Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £15–£16.30 per hour
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Hours: 35 hours per week, all year round
Start date: 12 October 2026
Teach Now is seeking a reliable and experienced School Site Manager to oversee the premises of a welcoming primary school in Enfield. This is a practical, varied role with responsibility for ensuring the buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, secure and well maintained.
The role
As the School Site Manager, you will:
• Act as a key holder and manage the opening, closing and security of the school.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and decorating.
• Complete health and safety inspections and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency lighting, water temperatures and legionella controls.
• Maintain safe and presentable playgrounds, pathways, car parks and external areas.
• Supervise cleaning staff and monitor standards across the school.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and planned maintenance work.
• Maintain stocks of cleaning and site materials.
• Prepare facilities for school events, lettings and community use.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and work flexibly when required.
About you
The successful School Site Manager will have:
• Previous experience in caretaking, building maintenance, facilities management or a similar role.
• Practical skills in general repairs, maintenance and decorating.
• Knowledge of health and safety, COSHH, fire safety and safe working practices.
• The ability to supervise cleaning staff and contractors effectively.
• Strong organisation, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and email.
• A reliable, proactive and trustworthy approach.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Experience within a school or educational setting is desirable. IOSH, first aid, legionella, asbestos awareness or fire safety qualifications would also be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Site Manager who takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming and well-run environment for pupils and staff.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£15.00 - £16.30 per day