Location
St Cecilia's Roman Catholic High School, Longridge, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA (582 on roll)
Tel: 01772 783074
School website: www.st-cecilias.co.uk
Summary
Site Manager - Part Time - Afternoons 22.5 hours per week
We are seeking a reliable Part Time (afternoons 2pm until 6:30pm) School Site Manager to join our outstanding, popular, and oversubscribed school.
Along with our other Site Manager who works mornings, you would undertake a full and proactive role supporting aspects of site management and grounds, including health and safety, security, cleanliness, porterage, routine maintenance, lettings, refurbishment and minor repairs.
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and organisational skills who can prioritise, plan, schedule and be accountable for their own and others work.
Other responsibilities
- Act as a keyholder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds.
- Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs (carpentry, plumbing, painting, basic electrical work)
- Ensure the site is clean, safe, and well-presented at all times
- Assist with Lettings out of school hours, opening, closing, communication
- Work during school holidays
- Undertake some cleaning tasks, which include window cleaning, classrooms, corridor and floor buffing, including deep cleans
- Monitor and manage heating, lighting, and alarm systems
- Conduct regular health & safety checks, including risk assessments and compliance checks (training can be provided)
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and external agencies when required
- Support school events and activities by setting up rooms and moving equipment
- Respond to emergency maintenance issues promptly
- Flexible approach to working hours when needed
- Ensuring that all areas are free from litter and that drains and gutters are free flowing.
In addition to membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme our comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
- Uniform / Mobile phone
- Free, confidential counselling
- Financial and wellbeing coaching
- Menopause and nurse support
- 24/7 GP access
- Stress coaching and physiotherapy
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Weekly staff wellbeing treats, including fresh fruit
If you would like to find out more about the position, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: [email protected]
Completed application forms using the Catholic Education Service form only should be returned to Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager, St Cecilias RC High School, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston. PR3 2XA, preferably via email to [email protected]
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
The closing date is 12 noon 27/08/2026
Essential Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 4 qualification in Caretaking/Site Management (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience of working as a caretaker or site supervisor
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of planning and programming work
Desirable Experience
- Experience of managing contractors
- Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
For an informal discussion please contact:
If you would like to find out more about the position, or to arrange a visit, please contact: , Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to: ,
[email protected]
Proposed Interview Date:
02/09/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
