At Portswood Primary School, the safety and happiness of all children in our school are of paramount importance.  We believe that school offers much more than simply a place to teach children, but somewhere they can be nurtured, listened to, and reach their full potential.  

Job description

Person Specification

About the role:

We would like to appoint a dedicated Site Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of our site.  The role involves ensuring the school environment is safe, secure, clean, and conducive to learning.

Responsibilities include managing repairs, health and safety compliance, site security, contractor coordination, and grounds maintenance. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills, practical maintenance experience, and a commitment to supporting the school community. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred, and familiarity with standards and regulations is essential.

We are looking for someone:

• To lead the estates and facilities function across the school, including in liaison with outsourced cleaning and catering staff.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise use for staff, students, and the community.
• To support the Headteacher and the Head of Estates in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget
• To consistently promote a positive H&S culture across the School

Our Site Manager should have:

• 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 (A* - C) including English and Maths

• Health & Safety at Work qualification (IOSH Working Safely or equivalent)

• Legionella & Asbestos Responsible Persons Training or willingness to obtain within 6 months

• Experience in site, estates, facilities or building management
• Computer literacy
• Ability to undertake minor site improvement works
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge and experience of health & safety requirements and safe working practices

Why Join Portswood Primary School?

• Work with a supportive and welcoming team
• Take pride in playing a pivotal role in enabling pupils to thrive academically, socially and personally
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in safeguarding.

Application Process:

For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our application form.  Our website address is www.portswoodpri.org.uk.

Completed application forms can be emailed to info@portswodpri.org.uk or submitted by post to The Headteacher, Portswood Primary School.

To find out more, please see the job description and person specifications linked above, or email recruitment@hispmat.org.

Please note:

• CV’s will not be accepted.
• Applications from agencies will not be considered.

Closing date: 8th April 2026

Interview dates: Anticipated week commencing 13th April 2026

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.