Site Manager

King’s Lander Primary Academy

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (split shift: 6:30am–10:00am and 2:30pm–6:00pm)

About Us

Located in the heart of Litherland, King’s Lander Primary Academy is a thriving one-form entry school with approximately 210 pupils. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As part of the Great Schools Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional education within a warm, inclusive, and ambitious environment. Our pupils, families, and staff work closely together to ensure every learner flourishes academically, personally, and socially.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and highly organised Site Manager to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of site management, including premises maintenance, health and safety compliance, security, contractor management, and supervision of cleaning provision. As the main key holder for the academy, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site while maintaining high standards across the buildings and grounds.

You will work closely with the Principal, Office Manager, and Trust Estates team to support the ongoing development and upkeep of our academy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented school site and grounds.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and caretaking duties.
• Lead and supervise cleaning operations across the academy.
• Manage health and safety compliance, inspections, and statutory checks.
• Monitor contractors and coordinate site works and repairs.
• Operate security systems, alarms, CCTV, and act as main key holder.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, and other premises regulations.
• Support site improvement and development projects.

About You

• Experienced in site management, caretaking, maintenance, or facilities management.
• Knowledgeable about health and safety and school premises compliance.
• Practical, proactive, and able to use initiative effectively.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A strong communicator who can build positive professional relationships.
• Committed to maintaining high standards across the school environment.
• Aligned with our Trust values of Aspiration, Integrity, and Respect.

What We Offer

• A culture of collaboration, innovation, and high expectations.
• Tailored professional development and Trust-wide support.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and 30 days plus bank holidays of annual leave per annum. 
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.
• A welcoming, respectful, and values-driven school community.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form via our website - MyNewTerm.

If you would like to arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact Carol Oliver at info@kingslanderprimary.com or call 0151 922 5760.

King’s Lander Primary Academy and the Great Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment checks.