Site Manager (Orchard House High School)

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 the role is to start as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.We’re 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 of the job

You will support the Head Teacher and Trust Head of Estates by taking responsibility for ensuring that identified school sites, associated 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.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 week commencing 22nd September.Please note our new school site is due to open in Miles Platting October 2025, prior to this the team will be working across other trust sites to complete induction and training, 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 TrustAll school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.High quality CPD for all rolesBupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expensesGenerous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staffGood 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'' serviceCyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for freeEmployee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplinesCredit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loansFlexible working options - we''re happy to talk flexible working where possibleMental Health First Aid in every schoolBlue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many morebYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchasesVisit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.ukJob Application Information

Application can only be accepted through Jobtrain: Job ID 779 (Source TES)https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=779andSourceTESAs per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is 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.Saf safeguarding CommitmentAll 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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.Equality StatementProspere 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.For application support please call us on 0161 527 7953 or email ..... full job details .....