School Site Manager

Academics Ltd; Neston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational staffing organization is seeking a School Site Manager in the Neston area, England, for a part-time role focused on maintaining school facilities and compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance tasks, acting as a key-holder for site security, and managing contractors. Ideal candidates will possess basic plumbing skills and a dedication to ensuring a safe environment for students. This position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for further training.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity to impact school community

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills; experience in report writing is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage time flexibly.
• Basic maintenance skills in plumbing/joinery/DIY.
• Working knowledge of digital tools for logging maintenance tasks.
• Dependable and organized; commitment to safety and upkeep.
• DBS Enhanced Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Act as key-holder for site security and safety checks.
• Assist with site traffic control and general maintenance.
• Manage risk assessments and compliance with Health & Safety.
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance scheduling.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Basic plumbing skills

Basic joinery skills

Time management

Health & Safety knowledge

Digital tool proficiency

Education

H&S qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Site Manager - Neston area, Wirral - Facilities, Health & Safety

Hours: 30 hours, split shift (local commuters preferred)

Start: January 2026

Salary: £100 - £120/day (term time only)

Are you a reliable, hands-on facilities professional looking for a flexible, part-time role that makes a real difference? Academics is seeking a dedicated School Site Manager for a primary school in the Neston area: a key role to keep the buildings, grounds and safety systems running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Oversee and manage maintenance of buildings, grounds, and general site facilities, including repairs, decorating, basic plumbing, joinery and grounds maintenance.
• Act as key-holder: open and close the site; manage contractors; monitor water temperatures; carry out fire-alarm/fire-safety checks; perform risk assessments and update records digitally.
• Assist with site traffic control, snow clearance or gritting when needed, and other general safety and maintenance tasks.
• Support overall Health & Safety compliance and record-keeping.
• Liaise with outside contractors, handle scheduling of maintenance/inspection checks, and ensure timely repairs and upkeep.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have a strong level of literacy and numeracy; experience with report writing, inspections or safety checks is desirable.
• Are comfortable working independently, able to manage your time reliably and flexibly - this role may involve split shifts.
• Have basic skills in plumbing/joinery/DIY, and a willingness to carry out general maintenance tasks.
• Have a working knowledge of digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) for logging maintenance, risk assessments and reporting.
• Are dependable, organised and committed to the safe, effective upkeep of a busy school environment.
• Have a H&S qualification (desirable)
• Have a DBS Enhanced Certificate (or are willing to get one) (required)
• Commutable to Neston area

What's on offer

• 30 hours/week, all-year-round contract - giving flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to take on a vital, visible role within a school community, providing security and stability for pupils and staff.
• Room for development with further training.
• New Year start.

Next steps

If you'd like to find out more or discuss the role of School Site Manager in more detail - please contact us at Academics with your CV outlining your maintenance / site-management experience, availability and suitability for this role.