Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Manchester is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the maintenance and security of school premises. This permanent, full-time role demands leadership and health and safety knowledge. The candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with estate strategies, and maintain high standards for cleanliness and safety. A full driving license is required, along with a strong background in site management, particularly in a school environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

High quality CPD

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Discount card benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior caretaking/supervisor position.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.
• Experience in a school environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site is safe, clean, and fully operational.
• Manage estates staff and external contractors.
• Oversee maintenance, security, and facilities systems.
• Conduct technical inspections and testing related to estates activities.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Budget management

Strong leadership

Communication

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our fantastic team at MEA Central.

This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £33,143 per annum and the role is to start in September 2026.

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 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 staff and students can thrive.

Previous experience: 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.
• To be a responsible key holder and manage maintenance, security and facilities systems on site including alarm systems, CCTV and surveillance systems.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• To establish constructive relationships and communication with external contractors and other agencies / professionals and record performance against specified standards.
• To have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally.
• To support the liaison and negotiation of the contractual agreements for the school and ensure that these are adhered to by all parties.
• To monitor the performance of estates related contracts and record performance against specified standards.

Benefits

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 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
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programme - 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

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

School Overview

MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.

We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.

MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.

"Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part".

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.meacentral.org.uk/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As 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.

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. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect 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.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.