Job overview

Haydon is a large, friendly and creative school in North West London. We have been judged as good by OFSTED. We are looking for a passionate Site Development Manager to join our friendly Operations Team. We are an energetic and passionate department that is dedicated to cultivating a love of collaborative and inclusive working environment.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to work with our dynamic, highly motivated staff, enthusiastic students, supportive parents and Governing Body.

If you are looking for a school where your passion and ideas will be welcomed, we would love to hear from you.

As Site Development Manager, you will lead the strategic management, safety, maintenance and continuous improvement of our large secondary and sixth form site, serving our students and staff, and supporting community users.

You will ensure that our site is safe, secure, welcoming and fit for exceptional teaching and learning, while driving forward planned developments and efficiency improvements.

This is a senior leadership role within our operational team - you will report directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, and line manage the site team and cleaners. You will be providing direction, professional development, and clear priorities.

1. Leadership & Management

Lead, motivate and develop the Site Team, setting clear objectives and ensuring effective deployment of staff and contractors to meet school needs.

Oversee the work of cleaning staff and contractors, manage lettings, ensuring high and consistent standards across the site.

Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and promote a culture of high standards, accountability and teamwork.

Provide expert advice to the Director of Finance and Operations, Headteacher and SLT on all site-related matters, including compliance, safety, maintenance and development.

Implement and manage an electronic system for site requests and record-keeping.

2. Site Development & Maintenance

Plan and deliver the long-term strategy for site development, ensuring alignment with the school's priorities and vision.

Ensure the effective maintenance of buildings, grounds, gardens, fixtures, fittings, plant and equipment.

Lead the scheduling and delivery of planned preventative maintenance and major repairs.

Oversee improvement, refurbishment and decoration projects, especially during holiday periods, ensuring timely completion and quality.

Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with school standards, method statements, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

3. Security & Safeguarding

Act as the senior lead for site security, ensuring the site is safe for students, staff and visitors.

Maintain and monitor CCTV, intruder alarms and access controls.

Lock and unlock the school and act as a key holder, responding to emergency call-outs as required.

Ensure the site boundary and unsupervised areas are secure at all times.

Promote and model the school's safeguarding culture, ensuring all site operations support the safety and welfare of children.

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

Act as the lead for premises-related health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislation (HASAW, COSHH, asbestos, water hygiene, PAT testing, fire safety, etc.) - acting as Health and Safety Officer.

Undertake and oversee risk assessments, inspections and audits, maintaining accurate records and acting on findings.

Lead the school's fire safety arrangements — including drills, training, equipment maintenance and risk assessments — acting as Lead Fire Marshal.

Ensure the Site Team maintains up-to-date training (manual handling, ladder safety, first aid, etc.).

5. Budget & Resource Management

Hold delegated responsibility for site-related budgets, ensuring value for money and cost control.

Source competitive quotes, negotiate contracts and monitor service quality.

Prioritise expenditure based on operational needs and strategic goals.

6. Operational Support & Porterage

Ensure a responsive and efficient porterage service, supporting the set-up and clear-down of events, exams, performances and lettings.

Maintain a clean, welcoming and safe environment at all times, including proactive litter-picking and toilet checks during the school day.

Ensure school minibuses are maintained, insured, cleaned and in good operating conditions.

Oversee parcel deliveries and distribution.

The role involves physical activity including cleaning, maintenance, lifting and manual handling

7. Communication & Collaboration

Build strong working relationships with staff, governors, contractors, neighbours and community users.

Provide regular reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body on site performance, compliance and projects.

Reasons to work at Haydon school:

All teaching staff get a laptop;

Two-week October half-term holiday;

More generous upper pay scale;

Automatic pay progression up the main teaching pay scale;

High potential for career progression;

Department offices;

Only one directed meeting per week;

Meeting free weeks spaced out throughout the year and an encouragement to leave work early;

Flexible personalised CPD programme;

Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;

Discounted on site nursery places;

Staff social events;

Free on site flu vaccinations;

Long service award -Enjoy a well deserved day off with full pay during term time;

Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;

Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;

Flexible working opportunities. Approx. 20% of teachers are part-time.

Family friendly Leave of Absence policy;

Balanced and well planned calendar - deadlines and parents evenings are well spaced out;

Only three data drops per year group per year and no written reports;

Email curfew (no evening, weekend and holiday emails);

Wide variety of extracurricular activities;

Opportunity to accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;

Working area in staff room with computers and printers;

Ample car parking on site;

Free tea and coffee;

Photocopiers in all subject areas;

Use of apps to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. Satchel, SAMpeople, Google Drive;

Centralised data analysis department;

Support with exams - the school will pay exam fees and allow the exam to be taken at the school;

Receipt of personal deliveries to school;

Wellbeing awareness days;

Induction days for all teaching staff before starting work;

ECTs all have a subject specialist mentor and a teacher buddy;

Annual staff survey

Sabbatical and career break leave policy;

Staff garden;

Access to a well-equipped gym;

Non graded lesson observations;

Discounted membership at nearby Gym and Leisure Centre;

Opportunity to lead whole school projects;

Governor afternoon tea events for staff feedback

We have a very large sixth form and encourage our staff to teach to A-level. Probation periods apply for both Teaching and non-teaching staff.

Please click on the 'apply' button below to complete the application form for this role. Joining Haydon might just be the best decision you ever made. We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received.

If you would like to discuss the post or require further information please visit our website now.

Haydon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

To promote a safe environment for students, Haydon School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and regular volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks