Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, All Year Round

(Split shifts to be negotiated)

Great school site managers transform a school by taking personal pride in the physical environment and safety of students and staff.

We are seeking a Great site manager! Someone who is skilled, proactive, and dedicated.

The successful applicant will lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. In this key role, you will ensure our learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Traits of Effective School Site Managers

  • Proactive Care: They fix minor problems before they escalate and look for ways to improve the general school environment.
  • Child-Friendly Attitude: They have a natural, positive rapport with pupils and understand their role in a school setting.
  • Strong Compliance & Safety: They maintain clear compliance records to meet statutory requirements, including but not limited to fire safety, asbestos, and contractor management, without needing constant oversight.
  • Collaborative Communication: They work smoothly with school leadership, teachers, and external workers to minimise daily disruption to learning

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, legionella, fire safety, and risk assessments.
  • Serving as main keyholder; managing site security, access control, and emergency callouts.
  • Executing first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration, and routine building checks.
  • Managing and leading assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
  • Supervising external contractors, obtaining quotes, and monitoring work quality.
  • Actively managing energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form using the person specification to help guide you to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the post.

Please follow the link to apply - https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/site-manager/

Application Deadline: Friday 16 October 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Wednesday 21 October 2026


Supporting Documents

↗ Recruitment Pack Site Manager

Location

Hartley Ln, Hartley Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2LR, United Kingdom

Job ID

16080