Site Manager

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove
Ashton-In-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8XF

Salary: Grade 5, £23,562 - £25,947 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

32.5 hours per week, Full Year

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit a highly motivated, energetic and capable Site Manager to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). There are currently 68 pupils on roll and approximately 45 staff. The school is in a quiet, rural area of Ashton-in-Makerfield and premises consists of 2 buildings and various outside spaces.

About the Role

This split-shift permanent role represents an excellent opportunity to become

part of our site team. You will carry out general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment projects of the school building not requiring specialist contractors. You will support the School Business Manager and Headteacher to ensure premises is maintained and compliant with UK Health and Safety Regulations.

Key tasks include:

• Maintaining the security of the school premises and contents.
• Signing and escorting contractors and assist in fault diagnostics as
• required.
• Designated keyholder (may be required to be first responder at times)
• Receiving deliveries and moving furniture.
• Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and refurbishment projects not requiring a specialist contractor.
• Undertake regular inspections and record keeping.
• Assist with site H&S inspections and fire evacuations.
• Flexible approach to respond to radio callouts for unscheduled maintenance and porter support.
• Maintenance and upkeep of the school’s minibus
• Cleaning and general maintenance of the premises

About You

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible team player to join our

dedicated team. The ability to work under own initiative and collaboratively with colleagues is essential along with a good working knowledge of premises Health & Safety. Previous experience of a school caretaking role is not essential but proven experience to carry out general repairs and maintenance is required.

It is a physically demanding role and would suit somebody who is active and

enjoys variety.

Working Pattern

Split Shifts 6am-9am, 2.30pm-6pm Monday to Friday. Working full year. Full time employees can take up to 1 week of their annual leave entitlement in term-time.

You will be expected to work outside of scheduled hours for events such as Parent’s Evenings, Governor meetings, fundraising events etc. Flexibility of shifts during these times will be negotiated.

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office to arrange. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Week commencing 01/06/2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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