Required for 2^nd June 2025

Site Manager (Primary) - AAAD5007 - Permanent - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (split shift) - Grade 5 - £25,584 - £27,269 - Primary Schools – Vine Tree Primary School

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, hardworking and highly motivated Site Manager to contribute to our vibrant, caring, primary school.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the buildings and grounds of the school. 

We are looking for a site manager who:

• Strives to be the best, having high expectations of themselves and of their work.
• Is well organised and demonstrates real commitment to teamwork.
• Is reflective of their own practice and prepared to use their initiative.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring they secure high quality support for school improvement.
• Has knowledge of Health, Safety & Welfare requirements.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site
• Arrange emergency repairs
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales
• Monitor stock and order supplies
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules
• Monitor the work of and manage cleaning staff
• Oversee and make decisions on all planned maintenance
• Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements
• Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
• Any other duties appropriate to the post.

The post will involve working a split shift. You would also be required to secure the school building after school events and take annual holiday entitlement during school holidays.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to stringent vetting, a full enhanced DBS disclosure check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

Applications are acceptable either online or returnable to bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk

Applications close: 12pm Monday 5th May 2025.  Interviews will take place on Monday 12 May 2025- In the afternoon