Site Manager

Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M44 6QE

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  6 December 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 19,642.39 - 21,652.56

Site Manager job summary

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:

Experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning and site security

Good practical maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs

A good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices

Experience of maintaining security systems, including alarms and site access

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively

The ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team

Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff and external contractors

A proactive and practical approach to identifying and resolving site maintenance issues

A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment

A willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal school hours when required

A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and promoting the ethos and values of the school

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Our Offer

A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools

Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience and professional development in a variety of settings

Welcoming, friendly and inclusive schools within the Trust

A committed Trust and school leadership team, supported by collaborative multi-school teams

Well-motivated pupils

A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all

Closing date: 6th December 2026

Interview: week commencing 14th December 2026

Start date: January 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search and verification of right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and you will be required to disclose any unspent convictions.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fiddlers-lane-community-primary-school-salford

At Fiddlers Lane Primary School, we are proud to be a caring and inclusive school in Irlam, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, happy and confident. Our dedicated team works hard to create a nurturing environment built on mutual respect, kindness and collaboration, ensuring every child is supported to grow and succeed.

We are committed to providing a broad and engaging curriculum that inspires a love of learning and enables pupils to develop intellectually, socially and emotionally. We have high expectations for all children and encourage them to become confident, independent learners who are prepared for the future.

We value strong partnerships with parents and the wider community and recognise the importance of supporting the whole child and their family. Our school is a place where everyone is known, valued and supported to thrive.

As part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration, shared expertise and high-quality professional development, while maintaining our strong local identity.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Salford and Greater Manchester