Site Manager

Compass Community Limited; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools seeks a proactive School Site Manager to ensure the building, grounds and facilities are safe, well-maintained and compliant for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and emergencies. You will oversee repairs, safety checks, security, and logging works at a refurbished site within our pioneering school project.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy and a child-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Health & safety

Communication

Independent worker

Flexibility

Job description

Interview date: First Stage (10 minute online conversation) – w/c 23rd November 2026

Final Stage – w/c 30th November 2026

Start date: Monday 4th January 2027

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable School Site Manager to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring our school building, grounds and facilities are safe, well-maintained, and compliant - creating a secure and positive environment for all of our pupils, staff and visitors.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to support occasional evenings, weekends and emergency call-outs as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance (basic carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• Conduct routine inspections and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety and water hygiene checks.
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, paths and car parks.
• Assist with site security, opening/closing procedures and emergency responses.
• Log completed works and assist with audits and inspections.
• Provide support for school activities and liaise courteously with staff, pupils and visitors.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical experience in building maintenance, caretaking or facilities work.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs safely and competently.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Flexible, trustworthy and a child-focused approach.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.
• Basic IT skills - for logging jobs and emails.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to become the inaugural Site Manager of a brand new Compass School, helping to shape an exceptional learning environment from the first day that our pupils enter the school. Based within a refurbished former Roman Catholic church and presbytery, this distinctive site combines character, heritage and purpose - to create a specialist setting where children and young people with special educational needs can thrive.

We are looking for a Site Manager who sees beyond the bricks and mortar - and understands that a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment can transform lives. As a valued member of our pioneering team, you will have the opportunity to establish systems, influence decision-making and play a key role in creating a school that reflects the highest standards of care, safety and excellence.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

If you wish to come to meet the Executive Headteacher and be taken on a tour of the school, you are invited to attend one of our ‘Show Around’ Events on Monday 2nd November 2026 at 08:30 or 16:00.

To book on to either of these, please contact our Executive head Teacher Anthony on the following [e-mail]