Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School. This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £32,115 per annum and role is to start as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.
We are looking for
We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and skilled Site Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the maintenance, safety, and security of our brand new school premises, ensuring that the site is safe, clean, and fully operational at all times. This role is crucial to supporting the smooth running of the school and creating an environment where our children can thrive. You will have previously operated in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor position with excellent health and safety knowledge; experience in a school environment is desired. Due to the nature of this role a full driving licence is essential. Experience of managing a budget, preparing costed plans for repairs and maintenance would be advantageous.
Main purpose
You will support the Head Teacher and Trust Head of Estates by taking responsibility for ensuring that identified school sites, buildings, facilities, are operated in full compliance with the Trust\'s Estate Strategy and guidance.
Key responsibilities
* Manage other estates staff including allocation and monitoring of work and performance appraisal and supervision of external contractors on site.
* Be a responsible key holder and manage maintenance, security and facilities systems on site including alarm systems, CCTV and surveillance systems.
* Be responsible for the day to day management, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes of planned, cyclical, legislative maintenance as delivered by appropriate contractors and ensure that compliance certification and documentation is up to date.
* Ensure that all in-house technical inspections and testing related to estates activities are undertaken and recorded in-line with Trust processes. This includes fire bells tests and the checking of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors.
* Establish constructive relationships and communication with external contractors and other agencies / professionals and record performance against specified standards.
* Have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally.
* Support the liaison and negotiation of the contractual agreements for the school and ensure that these are adhered to by all parties.
* Monitor the performance of estates related contracts and record performance against specified standards.
Essential criteria / Qualifications
* Experience in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor role with strong health and safety knowledge; school environment experience is desired.
* Full driving licence is essential.
* Experience in budget management and in preparing costed plans for repairs and maintenance is advantageous.
Additional information
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description. Interviews are scheduled to take place in person the week commencing 22nd September. Our new school site is due to open in Miles Platting in October 2025; prior to this the team will be working across other Trust sites to complete induction and training, and successful applicants will be expected to travel during this time. You can view our Orchard House High School prospectus and find further information here: Orchard House High School - Prospere Learning Trust.
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers\' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we\'re happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
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Job Application Information: Applications can only be accepted through Jobtrain: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=779&SourceTES
Safeguarding: As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration. Enhanced Disclosure checks will be carried out for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you\'ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment: All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equality Statement: Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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