Overview

Site Manager 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 are looking for 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 supports the smooth running of the school and helps create an environment where our children can thrive. Previous experience in a senior Caretaking/Site supervisor position with strong health and safety knowledge is required; experience in a school environment is desired. A full driving licence is essential. Experience of budgeting and preparing costed plans for repairs and maintenance would be advantageous.The new school site is due to open in Miles Platting in October 2025. Prior to opening, the team will work across other Trust sites for induction and training, and successful applicants will be expected to travel during this time.Main purpose

You will support the Head Teacher and Trust Head of Estates by ensuring that identified school sites and 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, 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.Oversee day-to-day management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of planned, cyclical, and legislative maintenance as delivered by contractors; ensure compliance certification and documentation is up to date.Ensure in-house technical inspections and testing related to estates activities are undertaken and recorded in line with Trust processes (fire bells tests, checking fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors).Establish constructive relationships and communication with external contractors and other agencies/professionals and record performance against standards.Maintain high standards of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally.Support liaison and negotiation of contractual agreements for the school and ensure adherence by all parties.Monitor the performance of estates-related contracts and record performance against standards.For more details about the role and essential criteria, review the attached job description. Interviews are scheduled to take place in person the week commencing 22 September.Please note: the new school site is due to open in October 2025; prior to opening the team will be working across other Trust sites and travel may be required.What the school offers

Visit our Orchard House High School prospectus and learn more about our Trust at

prospere.org.uk .About Orchard House and Prospere Learning Trust

Orchard House is a brand new school dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from ages 11–19, opening September 2025. Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising 9 schools with further expansion anticipated in Greater Manchester.We are driven by core values: Inclusion, Comprehensive education, Excellence, Expertise, Collaboration, and Reflection. We invest in our staff and promote a collaborative learning community with a strong focus on professional development.Job Application Information

Applications will be accepted via Jobtrain:

Jobtrain .Safeguarding: All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches and complete a self-disclosure declaration in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Enhanced Disclosure checks may apply. Right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered. Offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.Equality and safeguarding commitments: Prospere Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and values diversity and inclusion. See also the organisation’s safeguarding, equality statements and contact information for application support.Contact: 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk

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