School Site Manager

Poplar Street; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Street Primary School is seeking a School Site Manager for a temporary, full-time role in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester. The post will cover a long-term absence and may extend up to six months depending on needs. The role requires managing site staff, coordinating contractors, and ensuring a safe, well-maintained school environment.

The salary is £29,071–£31,525 per year, with a 36-hour work week and a start date around 2 November 2026. Applications close 12 October 2026, 9am.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain site equipment and compliance systems (e.g. iAM Compliant).
• Coordinate specialist maintenance tasks; liaise with external contractors.
• Keep workspaces and storage areas clean and well-organised.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations.
• Provide advice on site-related matters and support staff.
• Lead site staff and manage cleaners and external personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain site equipment and compliance systems.
• Coordinate external contractors for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workspaces and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan development and efficient use of the school site.
• Oversee site access, security, and contractors on site.

Job description

* School Site ManagerENDING SOONFast Apply# School Site ManagerEmployerLocation: Audenshaw, Greater ManchesterContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeContract Length: 31.12.2026Salary: Grade E SCP 11-16Posted: 5th October 2026Start Date: 2nd November 2026Expires: 12th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1577894Start Date: 2nd November 2026* Contract Type:Temporary* Contract Length: 31.12.2026* Job ID: 1577894* Share :**Site Manager - Temporary Post - Poplar Street Primary School**This post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide cover for a long-term absence. The contract is anticipated to last for approximately three months but may be extended up to six months depending on the operational needs of the school, the Trust and the expected return of the substantive postholder.Our Trust's vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.**Poplar Street Primary School are looking for**General duties will include: ·* Operate and maintain site equipment and compliance systems (e.g. iAM Compliant). ·* Carry out specialist maintenance tasks within skill level; coordinate external contractors for additional repairs. ·* Keep workspaces and storage areas clean and well-organized.* Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations.* Provide advice and guidance on site-related matters as needed.* Build positive working relationships with staff and model professionalism for pupils.* Take part in performance appraisals and continuous improvement processes.* Prioritise and manage maintenance and repair tasks effectively.* Control site access and maintain the security of the premises* Oversee cleaning standards and assist where necessary.* Plan for the development and efficient use of the school site* Promote a safe and healthy school environment and oversee contractors on site. ·* Lead and manage site staff, including cleaners and external personnel.* Keep compliance systems up to date with all necessary documentation ·* Liaise with the Trust's Central and Core Teams, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.**Applications Close: 12th October 2026 at 9am****Interviews held: 19th October 2026****Proposed Start Date: 2nd November 2026 or sooner****Salary Details: Grade E SCP 11-16 £29,071-£31,525****36 Hours per week. Full Time.*****For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.******Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust's Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a threemonth probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a thirdparty social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.*****When applying for roles with Victorious Academies Trust, we strongly recommend that you only use reputable and authorised recruitment platforms. To ensure that you are viewing genuine vacancies and submitting your application securely, please apply through one of the following official channels:*** **Victorious Academies Trust website*** **DfE Teaching Vacancies*** **Greater Jobs*** **Eteach****Please be aware that vacancies advertised via unauthorised third-party services that may not be legitimate, accurate, or endorsed by Victorious Academies Trust. We cannot guarantee or take responsibility for the security of your personal information submitted through platforms not affiliated with our Trust.****If you are unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' on the Victorious Academies Trust website on Careers at Victorious Academies Trust - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, OL6 9RU | eteach before submitting an application.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process.We do not accept CV's, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964.Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.### Poplar Street PrimaryPart of### Victorious Academies Trust