Site Manager, SGS Forest High School, Cinderford Full Time Salary: B9 - B12 £27,254 - £28,598 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience), plus generous pension and sick pay entitlement Contract Type: Permanent Full Time (52 weeks) Hours: 37 hours per week to be worked flexibly across the day Monday - Friday to include opening and closing the site The environment students walk into every day matters. So does the person who creates it. We are looking for a proactive, reliable and skilled Site Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our school site. At SGS Forest High School, we know that safe, secure and well-maintained surroundings make a huge difference to the experience of students, staff and visitors every single day. This is a varied, hands-on and important role within a school that is improving rapidly and sits at the heart of its community. You will be trusted to lead and manage the operational upkeep of the site, ensuring our school remains safe, welcoming and fit for learning. No two days are the same. From maintenance and repairs to site security, contractor management and health & safety, you will play a key role in keeping the school running smoothly and maintaining high standards across the site. We are looking for someone practical, organised and dependable - someone who notices what needs doing, takes initiative and takes real pride in their work. The Role As Site Manager, you will oversee the maintenance, safety, security and presentation of the school buildings and grounds including: Maintaining a clean, safe and secure school environment Carrying out maintenance, repairs and refurbishment work Managing day-to-day site issues proactively and efficiently Supervising contractors and overseeing maintenance projects Supporting health & safety compliance across the school Ensuring the school site is welcoming, operational and well cared for This role carries real responsibility and autonomy, and the successful candidate will become a visible and valued member of the school community. We’re looking for someone who: Has experience in site management, caretaking, facilities or maintenance work Has a good understanding of health & safety and site compliance Is practical, hands-on and solution-focused Can work independently and manage competing priorities Takes pride in maintaining high standards Is flexible, dependable and committed to supporting the wider school community About SGS Forest High School:We are proud to serve the young people and families of Cinderford and the wider Forest of Dean. As part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust (SGSAT), we are committed to creating a caring, ambitious and inclusive school where every student can thrive. Our school values shape the culture of our school every day: Friendships, Organised, Respectful, Engaged, Sustainable, Teamwork These values are not just words on a wall - they are reflected in how we work together as staff, students and a wider community. What you’ll receive from us: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Ongoing training and development opportunities Comprehensive induction and support Free parking Access to health and wellbeing support services Most importantly, you will join a school where your contribution genuinely matters. The environment students walk into every morning matters enormously - and the person responsible for that environment plays a vital role in the life of the school. If you are someone who values teamwork, takes pride in doing a job well and wants to make a visible difference every day, we would love to hear from you.Closing Date: 29th May 2026Expected Interview Date: WC 1st of JuneSGS Group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. If you are selected for interview your referees will be contacted and references requested at this point. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.