Site Manager

Your Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and proactive Site Manager to join our team at Fiddlers Lane Primary School.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone with experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The role involves responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school site, including routine maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, health and safety checks, security and liaison with external contractors.

Who We Are

Fiddlers Lane Primary School is proud to be part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust. As a group of schools, we share a common vision and work together as one organisation, whilst recognising and responding to the individual needs, values and communities of each of our schools.

Our Trust's vision is to ensure that children and young people are prepared for the next stage of their education and life in modern Britain. We want every pupil to have the opportunities, support and experiences they need to achieve, succeed and fulfil their potential.

At Fiddlers Lane, our vision of 'Big Dreams, Bright Futures' reflects our ambition for every child to belong, achieve and succeed. Our school values of Respect, Empathy, Ambition and Determination (READ) are at the heart of our school community, shaping a culture where positive relationships, kindness and high expectations enable pupils to thrive. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and aspirational environment where every child feels valued, is encouraged to aim high and is supported to achieve their full potential.

Across Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Our Trust is relentlessly focused on improvement in ourselves, in others and across our organisation.

To find out more about Fiddlers Lane Primary School, our values and our school community, please visit: https://fiddlerslaneprimaryschool.co.uk/

About You

We are looking for a person who has:

1. Experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security
2. Good practical maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs
3. A good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
4. Experience of maintaining security systems, including alarms and site access
5. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively
6. The ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff and external contractors
8. A proactive and practical approach to identifying and resolving site maintenance issues
9. A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment
10. A willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal school hours when required
11. A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting the ethos and values of the school
12. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Our Offer

1. A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools
2. Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience and professional development in a variety of settings
3. Welcoming, friendly and inclusive schools within the Trust
4. A committed Trust and school leadership team, supported by collaborative multi-school teams
5. Well-motivated pupils
6. A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

Application

To apply, please follow the link https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-PMAT-0236

Closing date: 6th December 2026

Interview: week commencing 14th December 2026

Start date: January 2026