Job description
Location: Harlow
Salary: £90 - £140 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Full-time
Site Manager – Be the Heartbeat of Our School Community!
Are you a proactive, practical, and people-friendly professional who takes pride in making a difference behind the scenes? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Site Manager to join one of our thriving secondary schools in Harlow—starting immediately!
As the Site Manager, you won’t just be maintaining buildings—you’ll be creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment that helps students and staff thrive every day. If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and the satisfaction of seeing a job well done, this Site Manager position is the perfect opportunity to shine.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Site Manager:
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Taking ownership of the school site’s safety, cleanliness and functionality
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Performing minor repairs and coordinating external contractors
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Ensuring the school grounds are always presentable and secure
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Managing site access, opening/locking up, and acting as a keyholder
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Helping prepare spaces for school events, exams and more – your role will never be boring!
✅ What Makes You a Great Fit:
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Experience in a caretaking or facilities role (school experience is a bonus!)
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Handy with tools and confident with general maintenance
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Organised, dependable, and responsive to emergencies
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A friendly team player with excellent problem-solving skills
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A genuine pride in keeping things running smoothly
Benefits:
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Flexibility to Suit Your Lifestyle – Fit work around your life, not the other way around
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Pathway to Permanent Roles – Use this role as a stepping stone to long-term opportunities
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Immediate Start Options – Ready to jump in? We’ll get you started quickly
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Competitive Pay Rates – Earn great daily rates, with potential for progression
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Sociable Hours – Enjoy your evenings and weekends
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Temp Work – Choose Your Own Shifts – Keep control of your schedule
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Katie Gibson or apply at www.gsleducation.com
If you’re ready to take pride in a role where every day makes a visible impact, apply now to become our next Site Manager in Harlow – and keep our schools running at their best!