School Site Manager in Neston)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Site Manager for a primary school in the Neston area. This part-time role involves overseeing maintenance of school facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing contractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy skills, basic plumbing/joinery knowledge, and have a DBS Enhanced Certificate. This position offers flexibility with a 30-hour work week and room for professional development. Starting in January 2026, it promises a significant impact within the school community.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Development training

Zero commuting stress (local commuters preferred)

Qualifications

• Reliably manage maintenance tasks and oversee site facilities.
• Conduct safety checks and manage risk assessments.
• Work independently and flexibly, handling split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of buildings and site facilities.
• Act as key holder, managing contractors and inspections.
• Support Health & Safety compliance and record keeping.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy

Basic skills in plumbing/joinery/DIY

Independently managing time and tasks

Working knowledge of digital tools

Education

H&S qualification

DBS Enhanced Certificate

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.

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