School Site Manager

Golborne Community Primary School; Golborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Golborne Community Primary School in Warrington is seeking a permanent School Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, safety and maintenance of the school premises. The role requires proactive management of site services, contracts and compliance, with a focus on a safe and welcoming learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will lead site operations, manage budgets, coordinate cleaning and maintenance, supervise site staff, and plan improvements in

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management and safety compliance.
• Ability to supervise contractors and manage facilities projects.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the school's operational areas, ensuring buildings are clean, repaired and safe.
• Produce, update and maintain a Site Development plan with priority maintenance.
• Assist senior leaders in developing strategy for operational areas.
• Plan and organise maintenance programmes for site needs.
• Plan, organise and record compliance checks.
• Monitor energy use and costs, drive cost-saving measures with staff and pupils.
• Recruit, appraise and train site staff as needed.
• Manage school contracts related to the operational area with senior staff.
• Oversee building/premises projects involving external contractors.
• Monitor grounds maintenance programme.
• Oversee SLA’s or agreements within area of responsibility.
• Ensure premises equipment is safe and arrange repairs as needed.
• Manage budgets for Site and Grounds in liaison with Headteacher.

Skills

Premises management

Health and safety

Contractor supervision

Building maintenance

Security

Site improvements

Job description

Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Golborne Community Primary School

Talbot Street

Golborne

Warrington

WA3 3NN

Salary: Grade 6, £30,423 - £33,571 per annum.

40 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

Golborne Community Primary School is advertising for a permanent School Site Manager to commence employment as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive School Site Manager with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Skilled in premises management, health and safety compliance, contractor supervision, building maintenance, security, and site improvement projects, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Possesses excellent practical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, ensuring that school facilities remain operational, compliant, and fit for purpose. A reliable team player who takes pride in supporting the wider school community and contributing to the smooth day-to- day running of the school.

The working hours will be 40 per week, term time plus 4 week, 7.00 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Key Duties

• Day to day management of the school's operational areas, ensuring the buildings and premises are kept to a high standard of cleaning and repair and are safe for all users.
• Responsibility for the resolution of all site related issues. Produce, update and maintain a Site Development plan, identifying and prioritising maintenance requirements.
• Assist the Headteacher and Chief Operations Officer in development of strategy in relation to the operational areas managed.
• Prepare, plan and organise maintenance programmes for all site related needs.
• Prepare, plan, organise and record compliance checks.
• Monitor energy use and associated costs, engaging staff and pupils in cost saving efficiencies. Plan and organise own workload in accordance with the needs and priorities of the school Organise, manage and supervise Site Staff duties.
• Undertake recruitment, appraisal and training of the school cleaners as needed.
• Manage any contracts related to the operational area in liaison with the Headteacher and Chief Operations Officer.
• Manage school building/premises projects involving outside contractors.
• Monitor and manage grounds maintenance programme.
• Monitor and manage any other SLA’s or agreements that fall within area of responsibility.
• Ensure all premises maintenance and operational equipment is maintained in a safe working order and organise repair/ replacement as necessary, carrying out repairs personally, where able.
• In liaison with the Headteacher manage operational budgets relating to the Site and Grounds. Undertake any training appropriate to role.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 726059 Email: [e-mail] Website: https://www.golbornecps.org.uk/

Interview date: 27 November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description/Person Specification
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements