Overview
Location: The Brakenhale School, Rectory Lane, Bracknell
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 14/09/2025 at 23:59
Reference: Sec/25/321497
We are looking for a Deputy Site Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the Site Team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Responsibilities
* Deputise as the main keyholder, responsible for security of the premises, including opening up and locking of premises, extended school provisions, lettings, and emergency call outs.
* Identify and train a suitable second keyholder to cover periods of absence.
* Be the on-site secondary contact for school estates projects, under the direction of the Site Manager, Regional Estates Manager and Capital Project Managers.
* Follow GLT financial processes, including monitoring the delegated estates budget.
* Deputise for the Site Manager in managing a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Regional Estates Manager, to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school, following GLT Safe System of Working protocols.
* Deputise for the Site Manager in managing the site team to maintain a safe and clean external environment (e.g., gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes, drains clear of obstruction).
* Carry out Health and Safety and compliance checks including Fire, Asbestos, Legionella, vehicles; keep accurate online records and paperwork relating to statutory compliance, building, plant and equipment servicing and maintenance.
* Use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, plan works, and effectively direct work on site.
* Other responsibilities as outlined in the job pack.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good IT, numeracy and literacy skills; GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
* Full UK valid driving licence and use of a suitable vehicle for travelling between multiple sites within the hub.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification or ability to attain.
* Caretaking/Site Management experience in a school or similar environment.
* Working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation.
* Experience of H&S compliance practices and Safe Systems of Working.
* Other requirements as outlined in the job pack.
What’s in it for you
* Professional development and career progression
* Blue Light Card
* Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
* An Employee Assistance Programme
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
* Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 14/09/2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
To apply for this staff vacancy please click on the link below.
The recruitment process is managed via your online account and you will receive regular notifications regarding the progress of your application.
The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statement of suitability of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the application form and personal statement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification. Please include specific examples which support your application. CVs should not be submitted.
Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early in the event of a large number of applications.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect those in the person specification and whose experiences also place them in a strong position to deliver the challenges set out in the job description. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race.
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