Assistant Site Manager

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Hazel Cottage School

• Fazakerley, Liverpool
• Permanent

Salary: £25,837.50 per annum

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title:
Assistant Site Manager
Location:
Hazel Cottage School, Clinkham Wood, St Helens, WA11 7AP

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,837.50 per annum(not pro rata)
Contract:
Permanent | 52 Weeks
Start:
September 2026

About the Role

Practical Skills. Real Responsibility. A Workplace Where Your Work Matters.

If you’re the person who spots what needs doing and gets it sorted, takes pride in a job done properly and enjoys a role where every day brings something different, we’d love to hear from you.

Hazel Cottage School is growing, with our specialist provision developing across two sites, and we’re looking for a practical and dependable Assistant Site Manager to help keep our environments safe, secure and welcoming.

From repairs and decorating to safety checks, contractors and preparing spaces for pupils, you’ll be a visible and valued member of the school community. Your work will directly contribute to creating an environment where children and young people with complex SEND needs, including Autism and pre verbal learners, can feel safe, comfortable and ready to learn.

What you will be doing

• Carry out general maintenance, basic repairs, decorating and caretaking, keeping our school environments safe and well presented
• Support the day to day upkeep ofboth Hazel Cottage School sites, responding to maintenance needs and changing priorities
• Complete routine
  
  Health and Safety, fire safety and site security checks, maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns
• Support planned and reactive maintenance, helping resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Liaise with and support contractors and external visitors, ensuring work is completed safely and with minimal disruption
• Help maintain school grounds, outdoor areas and specialist learning environments
• Monitor tools, equipment and supplies, ensuring they are stored, maintained and used safely
• Support site preparation for school events and activities, working closely with colleagues to keep everything running smoothly

About You

You don’t necessarily need previous school experience. You could come from facilities, property maintenance, estates, caretaking, construction or another practical environment where safety, reliability and getting the job done properly matter.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience of building maintenance, basic repairs, decorating and general upkeep
• Has a good understanding of Health and Safety and safe working practices
• Is confident working independently and using their initiative to solve everyday problems
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise when several things need attention
• Has a positive, flexible and practical approach to work
• Communicates well and enjoys being part of a wider team
• Can remain calm and solution focused when priorities suddenly change
• Understands the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment for children and young people with SEND

Previous experience within a school would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

About Us

Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs.

We are situated in St Helens in the former St Patricks Church. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive.

Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction,…