School Site Manager

Choice Teachers; Bury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers is seeking a reliable School Site Manager / Caretaker for temporary sickness cover in Bury. The role involves daily operation, security, maintenance and presentation of school premises to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities include opening and locking premises, basic maintenance, health and safety checks, liaising with contractors, and assisting with events and grounds work. Start date to be confirmed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, site management or maintenance, preferably within a school.
• Good practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.
• Flexible, reliable and hardworking with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and unlock the school premises as required.
• Close and secure the school at the end of the day and ensure overnight security.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and DIY tasks.
• Ensure the site is safe, clean and well-maintained.
• Complete health and safety checks and report hazards promptly.
• Liaise with contractors and support works on site.
• Set up rooms, halls and equipment for activities and events.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and adverse weather duties.
• Move furniture, equipment and deliveries safely.
• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Site management

Maintenance

DIY skills

Health & safety knowledge

Independent worker

Prioritisation

Initiative

Reliability

Communication

Job description

School Site Manager / Caretaker - Temporary Sickness Cover

Choice Teachers are a well-established education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools across the North West for more than 18 years. We are recruiting a reliable and proactive School Site Manager / Caretaker to provide temporary sickness cover.

Role Details

• Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm, 8:00am-4:00pm or 10:00am-6:00pm. The required shift will be confirmed.




• Contract: Temporary sickness cover.




• Start Date: To be confirmed - likely after half-term.




• End Date: To be confirmed.



• Bury Based

The Role

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation, security, maintenance and presentation of the school premises, helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and unlock the school premises as required.




• Close and secure the school at the end of the day, ensuring the premises are secure overnight.




• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and practical DIY tasks.




• Ensure the school site is safe, clean and well-maintained.




• Complete health and safety checks, reporting hazards and maintenance issues promptly.




• Liaise with contractors and support works taking place on site.




• Set up rooms, halls and equipment for school activities and events.




• Assist with grounds maintenance, litter picking and adverse weather duties.




• Move furniture, equipment and deliveries safely.




• Undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in caretaking, site management or maintenance, preferably within a school.




• Good practical DIY and maintenance skills.




• An understanding of health and safety requirements.




• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.




• A flexible, reliable and hardworking approach.




• Good communication skills and a professional manner.

Registration Requirements

To work through Choice Teachers, you will need:

• An up-to-date CV covering your employment history, with any gaps explained.




• Evidence of your right to work in the UK.




• Two professional references.




• An enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one.




• Completion of the required safeguarding training and pre-employment checks.