Site Manager

Tameside Council; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school is seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Site Manager following the retirement of their current manager. The successful candidate will oversee cleaning and maintenance schedules while fostering an environment that supports the welfare of children. This role offers a chance to work closely with a passionate leadership team in a vibrant school setting.

Qualifications

• Approachable, friendly, and enthusiastic.
• Able to take initiative and relate well to adults and children.
• Experience in maintenance and completing cleaning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a caring and supportive school environment.
• Motivate the cleaning team and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

DIY Skills

Organization

Motivational Skills

Job description

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Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Arlies Primary School

Assessment Date: 4th July 2025

Arlies Primary School is a highly skilled, supportive, and committed team that strives for the utmost success for our children and maintains a caring and supportive ethos at its core.

Due to our current site manager’s retirement, we are looking to appoint someone to take over the role who takes pride in their work, is self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Approachable, friendly, enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated, and a good communicator
• Capable of taking initiative and resolving problems as they arise
• Able to relate well to both adults and children
• Organized and efficient, with the ability to work independently and without supervision
• Skilled in planning and ensuring the completion of regular cleaning and maintenance schedules
• Possesses DIY skills to improve the site and buildings
• Has a 'can-do' attitude and responds well to the changing needs of a busy school
• Can motivate others in the cleaning team through example and enthusiasm

The working hours are split shifts: 7am - 10am morning shift, 1:45pm - 6pm afternoon shift (with a 9:45am finish on Fridays). School holiday hours can be condensed with approval.

Arlies Primary School has high aspirations for the future, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside our highly motivated Senior Leadership Team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged. Interested parties are welcome to attend an open morning on Monday, 30th June at 10am. Please call the school office at 0161 338 4854 to confirm attendance.

The closing date for applications is 2nd July 2025 at midnight. Interviews will be held on Friday, 4th July 2025.

Please return completed application forms to Mrs. Alcock, School Business Manager, via email at [emailprotected].