Contract Details
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time, 35 hours per week). Number of Positions: 1. Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 per annum. Start Date: 1st August 2026.
About the Role
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join the team at Pioneer House High School. This permanent Grade 6 position requires a reliable, proactive and skilled individual who will be responsible for the maintenance, safety and security of the school premises. The role is vital in ensuring the school environment is safe, clean and fully operational, enabling our pupils to thrive.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Have significant experience in a senior caretaking or site supervisory role
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH
- Ideally have experience working within a school or similar environment
- Be confident in managing contractors and supervising staff
- Have strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise maintenance programmes
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have (or be willing to work towards) relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety)
- Experience of budget management, preparing costed maintenance plans and contract management would be advantageous
Main Purpose
- You will support the Headteacher and Trust Head of Estates by ensuring the school site, buildings and facilities are maintained and operated in line with the Trust’s estate strategy
- You will take a lead role in ensuring high standards of health and safety, compliance, maintenance, security and site management across the school
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the day‑to‑day management of the school site, including maintenance, cleaning, security and grounds
- Managing and supervising site staff and external contractors, ensuring high standards of work
- Acting as a key holder, overseeing security systems including alarms and CCTV
- Ensuring all planned, preventative and statutory maintenance is completed and recorded
- Carrying out and overseeing health and safety checks, including fire systems, emergency lighting and compliance monitoring
- Managing estates systems, records and compliance documentation
- Supporting budget planning and monitoring, ensuring value for money
- Overseeing site lettings, contractor performance and service delivery
- Ensuring the site remains safe and accessible, including during adverse weather conditions
- Supporting the delivery of capital works, repairs and improvement projects
Qualifications
- Relevant training in (or willingness to obtain) Health & Safety certifications
- Experience in a senior caretaker or site supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH, and (preferably) school environment experience
- Capability to manage contractors and supervise staff
- Organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise maintenance programmes
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to obtain or hold relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety
- Experience of budget management, preparing costed maintenance plans and contract management is advantageous
Benefits
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for everyday health care expenses
- Generous pension contribution – over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
- Good 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’ service
- Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes – 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 everyday purchases
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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