Site Manager

Cheshire Schools; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Schools is seeking a Site Manager for Newton Primary School in the United Kingdom. The role covers maintenance, security, cleanliness and overall management of the school’s premises and grounds, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils and staff.

Collaboration with the Headteacher and site team is essential to support ongoing improvements. The ideal candidate will have a maintenance background, knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH, and strong communication to

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or premises work.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including COSHH.
• Ability to support with ongoing maintenance in a busy school.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage school premises and grounds.
• Oversee site security and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Support safe, clean, well-maintained facilities for pupils and staff.

Skills

Maintenance background

Health & Safety COSHH

Prioritising workload

Communication

Job description

Salary Grade 6 - £29,452 to £32,046

Newton Primary School

Closing on 05/10/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Full Time

37 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Newton Primary School as a Site Manager.

Working closely with the Headteacher, site team and wider school colleagues, you will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site while supporting ongoing improvements to the site. You will be responsible for the maintenance, security, cleanliness and overall management of the school's premises and grounds, ensuring a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, visitors and other users. The role includes overseeing site security, carrying out and coordinating maintenance activities, supervising contractors where required, and ensuring the school facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant with relevant health and safety requirements.

This is an excellent time to join Newton Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play, and you can find out more by looking at our school website.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in a maintenance or premises background
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including legislation and COSHH
• Ability to work in a busy school environment supporting with the on-going maintenance of the school site
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise workload

In return we offer:

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and staff in a happy working environment where 'staff are proud to work' (Ofsted 2026)
• A chance to work in a school with exciting projects and development under a leadership team that Ofsted recognised are 'united in their high ambitions for the school and its community'
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes

Start Date: ASAP

Application Closing Date: 9am Monday 5th October 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 12th October 2026

ACCESSIBILITY...

SAFEGUARDING...

Newton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the school's shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION...

At our school inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.