Site Manager

Livingstone Primary; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,002 - 23,078; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Primary School is seeking a Site Manager to join our dedicated team. The role involves cleaning, security, maintenance and supervising the cleaner, with regular liaison with external contractors and health and safety checks.

The post is 30 hours per week, on-site at Livingstone Primary, with a permanent contract and an actual salary aligned to Grade D SCP7–SCP10. Assessment date is 8th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Awareness of health and safety matters
• Ability to follow schedules and work on own initiative
• Practical DIY skills for building and grounds maintenance
• Willingness to undergo health and safety training when needed
• Enjoy working in a school environment
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards
• Experience liaising with external contractors would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and general maintenance as required.
• Security duties including opening and locking up.
• Minor repairs and daily maintenance tasks.
• Lifting and carrying as needed.
• Managing the school cleaner and schedule.
• Liaising with external contractors such as window/carpet cleaners and gardener.
• Regular health and safety checks per schedule (fire alarms, legionella).

Skills

Communication

Health & safety

DIY skills

Scheduling

Contractor liaison

Record keeping

School environment

Cleanliness

Motivation

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D SCP 7 £22,002 - SCP 10 £23,078 (Actual salary, Part time)

Hours Per Week: 30 hours (6.30am 10.00am and 3.30pm 6.00pm MondayFriday)

Base Location: Livingstone Primary School

Assessment Date: 8th September 2026

The Governors of Livingstone Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hardworking Site Manager to be part of our dedicated staff team.

You should:

• Be highly motivated
• Have good communication skills
• Be capable of working to schedules and on own initiative
• Be able to balance regular health and safety checks with daily cleaning, record keeping and maintenance
• Have basic DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds maintenance
• Have an awareness of health and safety matters and a willingness to undergo appropriate training where needed
• Enjoy working in a school environment
• Clean to a high standard
• Be able to liaise with contractors and manage external maintenance contractors

Duties will include cleaning, security including opening and locking up of school, minor repairs and maintenance as required, lifting and carrying, managing the cleaner, liaising with external contractors such as window and carpet cleaners and gardener, conducting regular health and safety checks as per the schedule including fire alarm checks and the legionella draw through. Previous Premises Management experience would be an advantage. Applicants should be aware that the school is in the process of joining a multi‑academy trust, Stamford Park Trust which we anticipate to be during 2027. We believe this will offer further opportunities and support for the successful candidate.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Supporting Documents

• Site manager job description and person specification
• Site manager application form