Site Manager NEW Shawclough Primary Posted today Rochdale £27,711 - £30,060 Full Year Expires o[...]

Hours: 37 hours per week, to be worked as a split shift to open and close school, with some flexibility to meet the needs of the school

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Site Manager – Shawclough Primary School

We are seeking an exceptional Site Manager to join our dedicated team at Shawclough Primary School. As our Site Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented school environment, ensuring that our children and staff can thrive in a positive and productive setting.

A Welcoming and Inclusive Community

Shawclough Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where children thrive. We pride ourselves on our caring ethos, collaborative leadership team, and supportive governing body. Our wonderful children and families are passionate about education, and we are committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for our staff. Despite facing significant challenges, such as declining attainment on intake, language barriers, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to ensure our children receive the support and resources they need to succeed. We have embraced a range of initiatives, from enhancing our early years curriculum to providing mental health and well-being support, to address these barriers and help our learners reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the school and its grounds are secure, including during out-of-hours periods, and take appropriate remedial actions as required.
• Act as a designated key holder, providing out-of-hours and emergency access to the school site.
• Procure quotes for routine maintenance work on the school premises.
• Contribute to the management of the premises budget.
• Oversee and manage other site staff, including cleaning staff and groundskeepers.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site.
• Arrange emergency repairs and regular maintenance and safety checks.
• Oversee on-site maintenance contractors, ensuring work is completed to the required standards and within the specified timescales.
• Monitor materials and stock, and order supplies as needed.
• Perform general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH, and report any serious hazards to the line manager immediately.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks of the buildings, grounds, fixtures, fittings, and equipment, in line with other schedules.
• Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience in a similar site management or facilities management role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Excellent knowledge of building maintenance, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems and building management software.
• A flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Why Join Shawclough Primary School?

• A welcoming and caring ethos that values the well-being of both children and staff.
• A collaborative and driven Senior Leadership Team, committed to supporting your professional development.
• A supportive and active Governing Body, dedicated to the success of the school.
• Wonderful children and families who are passionate about education.
• Access to a wide range of health and well-being services to support your personal and professional needs.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Site Manager who is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our learners.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to by 11:59pm on Monday 14th July 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Thrum Hall Lane, Shawclough, Rochdale, OL12 6DE, United Kingdom

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