Site Manager

Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School; Irlam; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Site Manager for Fiddlers Lane Primary School to maintain premises and grounds to a high standard. You will ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, with responsibilities for routine maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning and health and safety checks.

We value practical DIY skills, ability to work independently or in a team, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security.
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills for minor repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience with security systems, alarms and site access.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan, prioritise and manage workloads.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and liaison with staff and external contractors.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving site maintenance issues.
• Commitment to a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal school hours.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and maintenance for the school.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Conduct health and safety checks and ensure compliance.
• Maintain security systems and site access.
• Liaise with external contractors and oversee works.
• Ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
• Be flexible with hours, including outside school hours when required.
• Demonstrate safeguarding and promote the school ethos.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Cleaning

Site security

Health and safety

Organisation

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and proactive Site Manager to join our team at Fiddlers Lane Primary School.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone with experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The role involves responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school site, including routine maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, health and safety checks, security and liaison with external contractors.

Who We Are

Fiddlers Lane Primary School is proud to be part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust. As a group of schools, we share a common vision and work together as one organisation, whilst recognising and responding to the individual needs, values and communities of each of our schools.

Our Trust's vision is to ensure that children and young people are prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain. We want every pupil to have the opportunities, support and experiences they need to achieve, succeed and fulfil their potential.

At Fiddlers Lane, our vision of 'Big Dreams, Bright Futures' reflects our ambition for every child to belong, achieve and succeed. Our school values of Respect, Empathy, Ambition and Determination (READ) are at the heart of our school community, shaping a culture where positive relationships, kindness and high expectations enable pupils to thrive. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and aspirational environment where every child feels valued, is encouraged to aim high and is supported to achieve their full potential.

Across Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Our Trust is relentlessly focused on improvement – in ourselves, in others and across our organisation.

To find out more about Fiddlers Lane Primary School, our values and our school community, please visit: https://fiddlerslaneprimaryschool.co.uk/

About You

We are looking for a person who has:

1. Experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security
2. Good practical maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs
3. A good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
4. Experience of maintaining security systems, including alarms and site access
5. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively
6. The ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff and external contractors
8. A proactive and practical approach to identifying and resolving site maintenance issues
9. A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment
10. A willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal school hours when required
11. A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting the ethos and values of the school
12. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Our Offer

1. A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools
2. Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience and professional development in a variety of settings
3. Welcoming, friendly and inclusive schools within the Trust
4. A committed Trust and school leadership team, supported by collaborative multi‑school teams
5. Well‑motivated pupils
6. A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

Closing date: 6th December 2026

Interview: week commencing 14th December 2026

Start date: January 2026