Site Manager - Premises - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Life Skills Enterprise, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-6188-7S
• Posted:30/11/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme Pay KSG £38,304
• Start Date:5th January 2026
• App Close Date:07/12/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:W/C 8th Dec 2025

Advert

Life Skills Enterprise are seeking an experienced practitioner with significant practical skills to support the

management and development of the school premises. This will include managing school

premises issues as they arise, developing a premises and planned maintenance regime

to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of health and

safety legislation and the curriculum in addition to leading a team to an outstanding level

of performance.

The role is both operational as well as managerial, therefore you will be required to have

a ‘hands on’ approach and lead by example, as you will spend a significant proportion of

your time involved in practical site activities in addition to fulfilling the statutory

compliance aspects of the role.

If you enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues to create and deliver an efficient and

effective site for students and staff to thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

Applications are invited from creative and ambitious colleagues who can make a

substantial impact on our continuous improvement.

The post is an exciting and challenging one, offering exceptional opportunity in an

excellent school where we can offer you:

• a dynamic and supportive working environment

• opportunities for professional development

• a competitive salary commensurate with experience

The school reserves the right to consider the merits of early applications.

 Life Skills Enterprise school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Information about the school

Life Skills Enterprise is a new specialist secondary and Post-16 provision for pupils with autism as their primary diagnosis, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Life Skills Enterprise is the partnership school of Life Skills Manor. Both schools offer an holistic, therapeutic approach to education, providing a nurturing environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of its learners.

Our double-stranded curriculum integrates both academic and vocational pathways, enabling students to achieve meaningful qualifications alongside practical life and work-related skills. Therapies and targeted interventions are embedded throughout the school day, supporting emotional regulation, communication, and personal development.

Life Skills Enterprise is committed to preparing pupils for adulthood by fostering independence, confidence, and resilience, equipping each learner with the tools they need for life beyond school.

www.lifeskillsenterprise.co.uk

www.lifeskillsmanor.co.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Paul Barrett
• Address:Northdown House, Margate , Kent , CT9 3TP
• Telephone: 01843 260315
• Email: paul@lifeskillsenterprise.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Site/ Premises Manager Job Description