About us
St Monica’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and caring Catholic Primary School serving the community of Appleton. We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive, and dedicated Site Manager to join our team and help us maintain our school to the highest standard.
The role
The Site Manager is a key member of our school community, responsible for ensuring the security, cleanliness and maintenance of the school site and buildings.
You will take pride in keeping our facilities in excellent condition, support health and safety procedures, and help create an environment where staff and pupils can thrive and grow.
An understanding of facility management and health and safety are key requirements as is the ability to work independently, show initiative and be responsive to any emergency situation.
The job does involve manual handling so any applicant should be physically capable and also willing to support cleaning staff as and when required.
This role is term time only, plus an additional 5 weeks to be scheduled throughout the year during the school holidays. These additional weeks will be used to essential site maintenance, deep cleaning, and supervision of contractors during the school closure periods. The successful candidate must be available during all term-time weeks to oversee cleaning staff, manage daily site operations, and respond to facilities issues.
The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including site security, maintenance, cleaning, outside areas and health and safety. Maintaining the school site to a very high standard is essential. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the school site, grounds and buildings are safe, secure, well maintained and presented at all times
2. Support Headteacher and staff in ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
3. Monitor and record statutory checks (fire alarms, water testing, emergency lighting etc.)
4. Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating tasks as required
5. Manage site security, including opening and locking up the premises
6. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and the local authority on maintenance work and site projects
7. Assist with school events and activities where needed
8. Oversee and support cleaning staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation
About You
We are looking for someone who:
9. Is practical, dependable and takes pride in their work
10. Can work independently and use initiative, as well as contribute to a supportive team
11. Has good organisation and communication skills
12. Understands health & safety and site management procedures
Experience in a similar role, ideally in a school or public building, would be advantageous. However, training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer:
13. A welcoming, supportive team of dedicated staff
14. Happy, friendly, motivated children who demonstrate excellent behaviour
15. Extremely supportive governors and parents
16. Clear commitment to continuing professional development
17. A varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference to the lives of our children
Applicants are invited to visit the school in advance of interview at the following times:
18. Wednesday 26 November 10.30am – 11.30am
19. Wednesday 3 December 10.30am – 11.30am
20. Thursday 4 December 10.30am – 11.30am
If not available at these times please ring the School Office to arrange a mutually convenient visit.
St. Monica’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check.
Key dates
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 December 2025 12pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 11 December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Start date: Monday 5 January 2026
Key Info
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 15 -22 £30,024 - £33,699 pro rata
Contract: Term Time plus 5 weeks (43 weeks) 30 Hours a week after a successful probationary period
Hours: Mornings: Monday – Friday 7am – 9am & Afternoons: Monday – Friday 2pm – 6pm