Caretaker

School Site Manager - Canterbury
Hours: Monday to Friday
Pay: -14+ per hour
Employer: Working on behalf of Academics for a local school

Academics are currently recruiting a full-time School Site Manager to support a friendly local school in Canterbury. This is a hands-on, leadership role ideal for someone with experience in caretaking, facilities management, or school site operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the opening, closing, and security of the school site
• Managing general site maintenance, repairs, and building upkeep
• Carrying out regular health & safety checks and ensuring compliance
• Supervising and coordinating site staff, contractors, and cleaning teams
• Setting up rooms and facilities for school activities, events, and functions
• Ensuring school grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained
• Supporting staff with ad-hoc site and facilities-related tasks
• Implementing and maintaining site policies and operational procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a site management, caretaker, or facilities role (preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise staff and contractors
• Practical, hands-on, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

This is a fantastic opportunity to work full-time, school-friendly hours in a supportive and welcoming environment.