Site Manager

St Catherine's CE Primary (Horwich); Horwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & Training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI initiatives

Automatic pay progression

25–28 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Catherine’s CE Primary (Horwich) is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our team. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of facilities, safety, and security to support pupils and staff in a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, able to build rapport quickly and motivate colleagues. Flexible to meet role demands and committed to safeguarding and inclusion in our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and safety would be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school facilities are maintained to high standards and safe for all stakeholders.
• Provide essential maintenance, health and safety and security functions for smooth school operations.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Rapport building

Motivation

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

SITE MANAGER

GRADE E SCP 11 17 (£29,071 - £32,046)

37 HOURS PER WEEK (MON-THU 7.30AM 4.00PM, FRI 7.30AM 3.30PM)

ALL YEAR ROUND

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

St. Catherine’s CE Primary School is looking to recruit a hardworking, committed and dedicated Site Manager to start as soon as possible.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To ensure that for all stakeholders, school facilities are in excellent and safe condition as a result of the highest possible standards of maintenance and care
• To provide a variety of essential maintenance, health and safety & security functions to aid the smooth running of the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years

• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 2nd November 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: Friday 6th November 2026 (AM)

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.