Site Manager

Compass Community Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking a proactive and reliable Site Manager to oversee the school building, grounds and facilities, ensuring safety, maintenance and compliance for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends and emergencies. The Site Manager will be pivotal in creating a secure, welcoming environment in a brand-new Compass School.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in building maintenance 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 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.

Job description

About The Role

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026

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

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity,Courageand Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the expectation and commitment. Andwe’dlike you to be part of it.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and reliableSchool 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.

Desirable:

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Basic trade qualifications (or NVQs).
• Familiarity with fire safety and water hygiene procedures.

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.

In return, you will join a compassionate and ambitious organisation that invests in its people, values professional expertise and is committed to improving outcomes for some of the country's most vulnerable children.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

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.