Site Manager

Prospect Vale Primary; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Vale Primary School in Heald Green is seeking an experienced Site Manager. You will be responsible for the upkeep, safety and security of the school premises and for coordinating maintenance and contracts to ensure a well‑maintained environment that supports the school’s daily operation.

The role requires strong organisational skills and a hands‑on approach; prior facilities or site management experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance and safety of school premises.
• Ability to manage contracts and service providers.
• Strong organisational and hands‑on approach to site management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upkeep, safety and security of school premises.
• Coordinate maintenance plans and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Site management

Contract management

Facilities coordination

Organisation & planning

Job description

Prospect Vale Primary School

Prospect Vale, Heald Green, Stockport, SK8 3RJ

Contact: Jenni Taylor 0161 437 4226

Site Manager

Scale 5 (£28,598-£31,022)

37 hours per week

52 weeks per year, Split shift hours to be discussed at interview

Contract Type : Permanent

Application Deadline: 31st August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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Your Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised professional who has experience of planning and coordinating maintenance, managing contracts, and ensuring a safe, secure and well maintained environment. As a site manager you will take responsibility for the upkeep, safety and security of the school premises, ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standard to support the effective running of the school

About You

We are looking to appoint a motivated and friendly individual who shares our vision and values. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and a hands on approach. Previous experience in a facilities or site manager role is desirable.

About Our School

At Prospect Vale we are committed to making an unforgettable impact on the children's time with us. Through our deeply rooted ethos of We Care, We Strive, Together We Thrive, we nurture kind, confident, curious learners who are ready to take on the world. A site manager plays a pivotal role in our ethos by ensuring our learning environment is a safe, welcoming and high quality setting that reflects the pride we take in our school community

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Jenni Taylor on 0161 437 4226 for an informal discussion about the role

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Supporting Documents

• Application form
• Job Description