Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

SmartClinic health support

Cycle to Work

Tax-efficient transport options

Flexible working policies

Funded training & career progression

Job summary

Watergrove Trust is seeking a skilled, proactive School Site Manager to lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. You will ensure a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment for students, staff and visitors, with a focus on compliance and collaborative working with school leaders and external contractors.

The role offers the chance to develop professional expertise through funded training and flexible working policies within our multi-academy trust.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school premises and ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Ability to lead maintenance, safety, and security operations.
• Strong oversight of external contractors and site staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance, fire safety, and risk assessments.
• Serve as main keyholder; manage site security and access control.
• Perform first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration and routine building checks.
• Lead assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
• Supervise external contractors; obtain quotes and monitor quality of work.
• Drive energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.

Skills

Proactive care

Child-friendly attitude

Compliance & safety

Collaborative communication

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Great school site managers transform a school by taking personal pride in the physical environment and safety of students and staff.

We are seeking a Great site manager! Someone who is skilled, proactive, and dedicated.

The successful applicant will lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. In this key role, you will ensure our learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Traits of Effective School Site Managers

• Proactive Care: They fix minor problems before they escape and look for ways to improve the general school environment.
• Child-Friendly Attitude: They have a natural, positive rapport with pupils and understand their role in a school setting.
• Strong Compliance & Safety: They maintain clear compliance records to meet statutory requirements, including but not limited to fire safety, asbestos, and contractor management, without needing constant oversight.
• Collaborative Communication: They work smoothly with school leadership, teachers, and external workers to minimise daily disruption to learning

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer You At Watergrove Trust, we take pride in supporting our workforce and creating an environment where staff thrive:

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with attractive employer contribution rates (up to 21.4%).
• Healthcare Support: Access to SmartClinic occupational health services and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work
• Scheme: Tax-efficient transport options.
• Family Friendly: Generous approach to flexible working policies (#Happytotalkflex).
• Professional Development: Continuous access to funded training, certifications, and career progression across our multi-academy trust.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Clearances: Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory pre-employment references.

Diversity: We value diversity and ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, legionella, fire safety, and risk assessments.
• Serving as main keyholder; managing site security, access control, and emergency callouts.
• Executing first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration, and routine building checks.
• Managing and leading assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
• Supervising external contractors, obtaining quotes, and monitoring work quality.
• Actively managing energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances. The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Application Deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Friday 6 November 2026