Site Manager - Orchard House High School

inploi; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks a Site Manager responsible for the maintenance, safety, and security of school premises. The ideal candidate has experience in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor role and possesses strong health and safety knowledge. The position offers a salary of £32,115 per annum along with various employee benefits including a Bupa Health Plan and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

High-quality CPD

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with cashback

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor role.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage estates staff and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance and security systems.
• Conduct technical inspections and tests.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Budget management

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Relevant training in Health & Safety certifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Relevant training in (or willingness to obtain) Health & Safety certifications including NEBOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety & Evacuation, Legionella Awareness etc.
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £32,115 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our 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.

We’re looking for:

A reliable, proactive, and skilled Site Manager responsible for maintenance, safety, and security of our school premises, ensuring the site is safe, clean, and operational at all times.

This role supports the smooth running of the school and creates an environment where children can thrive.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor role with excellent health and safety knowledge. Experience in a school environment is preferred. A full driving licence is essential.

Experience managing budgets and planning repairs and maintenance is advantageous.

Main purpose of the job:
Assist the Head Teacher and Trust Head of Estates in ensuring school sites and facilities comply with the Trust’s Estate Strategy and guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing estates staff and external contractors, overseeing work and performance.
2. Managing maintenance, security, and facilities systems including alarm, CCTV, and surveillance systems.
3. Overseeing planned and legislative maintenance, ensuring compliance documentation is current.
4. Conducting technical inspections and tests (fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire doors) and recording results.
5. Building relationships with external contractors and monitoring their performance.
6. Ensuring high standards of cleaning, maintenance, security, and groundskeeping.
7. Negotiating and monitoring contractual agreements and performance standards.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust, we invest in our staff and offer benefits such as:

• High-quality CPD
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with cashback
• Generous pension contributions
• Holiday entitlement: 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with service
• Cyclescheme and Strava access
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Credit Union services
• Flexible working options
• Mental Health First Aid in schools
• Blue Light Card discounts
• bYond cashback card

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

To apply, click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The role is subject to DBS checks, references, and other pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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