Site Manager

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Wigan is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to ensure the safety and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. You'll oversee daily operations, manage repairs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate is resourceful, reliable, and experienced in building maintenance. This full-time role includes varied hours and opportunities for professional development, contributing to a positive school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Welcoming environment

Chance to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and site management.
• Good knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and security of the school.
• Ensure compliance with safety checks.
• Supervise contractors and manage repairs.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Reliability

Job description

Ince CE Primary and Nursery School

Charles Street

Ince

Wigan

WN2 2AL

Salary: Grade 6, £27,145 - £29,954 per annum.

34 hours per week, working full year

Required as soon as possible

Ince Church of England Primary and Nursery school is a large two‑form entry Primary school in the heart of Ince. We are looking to appoint a Site Manager to join our team.

Are you proactive, hands on and a highly organised individual with a genuine passion for creating a welcoming, safe and well‑maintained environment for our children, staff, parents and visitors?

We are looking for a dedicated School Site Manager to join our friendly team and play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of our school.

About the role:

As Site Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the whole school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well‑presented at all times. This will include daily, weekly, monthly and annual security, statutory and good practice checks. Your work will directly support the learning and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance, cleanliness and security of the whole school site.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and good practice checks and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance tasks and DIY Projects.
• Supervise contractors and ensure all work meets safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Monitor and manage heating, lighting, and alarm systems.
• Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills.
• Act as school health and safety officer.
• Designated key holder and attend callouts outside of normal working hours.
• Take pride in the presentation of the school grounds.
• Support school events with set‑up, logistics, and risk assessments.

About you

• Experienced in building maintenance and site management.
• Good knowledge of health and safety and willing to undertake additional relevant training.
• Able to work flexibly and take initiative.
• Practical, resourceful, can troubleshoot issues and scenarios independently.
• Friendly, reliable and committed to their role in supporting our school community.

What we can offer

• A wonderful Christian school in a warm and welcoming environment with happy children who are proud of their school.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role as no two days are the same.
• A chance to be a part of a school that is committed to making a real difference to our pupils learning environment.

This is a full‑year role, with annual leave to be taken during school holiday periods.

During term time the working day will be a split shift, Monday to Friday.

Monday to Thursday 07.00 am – 10.00 pm and 14.00 pm – 18.00 pm

Friday 07.00 am – 10.00 am and 14.00 pm – 17.00 pm

Working hours during the holiday periods can be worked as a block and not split shift.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure procedures plus child barred list checks.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Recruitment Vision and Values
• ↗ Safeguarding Intent Statement
• ↗ Privacy Notice
• ↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• ↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
• ↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
• ↗ Job Description and Person Specification

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school office on 01942 704129 or [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

We remain committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.