Position(s) Available: Site Manager

Salary: £25,584 to £27,269 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT

Actual starting salary is £20,652 per annum

Working Monday to Friday - 30 hours per week - 45 weeks per year (39 weeks term time plus 6 weeks)

Employer: Willaston Primary Academy (Chancery Multi Academy Trust)

Location: Nantwich, Cheshire East

The post is a permanent contract for 45 weeks per year (term time plus 6 weeks).

Closing date: Friday 18^th July 2025 @ 12pm noon

Shortlisting date: Friday 18^th July 2025

Interview day: Monday 21^st July 2025

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Site Manager to join our thriving school.  Previous experience in site work in a school is preferable but not essential.

The main duties will be to arrange and supervise contractors, ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational.  To carry out maintenance and DIY, undertake checks and maintain records to meet statutory health & safety requirements e.g., COSHH, Legionella, Fire Safety etc.  To maintain our site to a high standard and kept safe for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will need to be a good communicator, be proactive, organised, and have a keen eye for detail. They will also need to be competent in general maintenance and be able to undertake a range of minor repairs and maintenance unsupervised across the school.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• A supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Willaston Primary Academy is dedicated to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.  We recognise that diversity in all its forms enriches our community and strengthens our mission to provide high-quality education for all. As such, we encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented & ethnic minority communities. We believe that our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also critical to achieving our vision of excellence **

At Willaston Primary Academy, we take safeguarding our children extremely seriously. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references.

Applications can be obtained from: Mrs D Frost – finance@willastonacademy.co.uk or from the school website https://www.willastonprimaryacademy.co.uk

Please send your completed Application Form and covering letter indicating your strengths and interests along with any relevant experience, addressed to Miss Joanna Wright, Acting Headteacher.  Applications must be returned either in person or by post to Willaston Primary Academy, Derwent Close, Willaston, CW5 6QQ or via email to the business manager Mrs Debbie Frost finance@willastonacademy.co.uk.

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact the school on 01270 661528 or at admin@willastonacademy.co.uk