Site Manager

Band F
36.00 Working Hours –  All Year
Required from 27/05/2025

At Elleray Park School, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for children with special educational needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing space where every child can thrive. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Site Manager to join our passionate team and oversee the day-to-day management and maintenance of our school site.

Role Overview: 
The Site Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the school environment is safe, secure, well-maintained, and conducive to learning. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the upkeep of the premises, including buildings, grounds, and facilities. The successful candidate will manage the premises team and liaise with external contractors to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Oversee and manage the maintenance and repair of school buildings, grounds, and facilities. 
Ensure that all health and safety regulations are adhered to and maintain a safe working environment for staff, pupils, and visitors. 
Conduct regular inspections and routine checks on the school premises, identifying and addressing any maintenance issues. 
Manage site security, including key holding, locking and unlocking of buildings, and overseeing visitor access. 
Coordinate and manage external contractors for specialist services such as cleaning, catering, and repairs. 
To assist in managing the site team, providing training and support to ensure high standards of work. 
Maintain a clean, clutter-free environment for pupils with additional needs, ensuring that facilities are adapted as required to ensure accessibility. 
Oversee grounds maintenance, including gardening and outdoor spaces to provide safe and stimulating areas for the children to enjoy. 

Skills & Experience: 
Experience in site management, facilities management, or a similar role. 
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and site management practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, children, parents, and contractors. 
A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintenance issues. 
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working in an educational or special needs environment (preferred but not essential). 
The ability to work between Elleray Park's 2 sites when needed. 

A DBS check and safeguarding training are required for this role. 

What We Offer: 
A supportive and welcoming school community. 
Opportunities for professional development and training. 
A positive working environment. 

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic professional who is passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

 

Elleray Park School Pensby

Fishers Lane

Pensby

Wirral

CH61 8SD