We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School.
Position Details
Grade 6 permanent, 35 hours per week, all year round. Starting salary £33,143 per annum. Commencing as soon as pre‑employment checks are complete.
Main Purpose of the Role
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, and take a lead role in ensuring high standards of health and safety, compliance, maintenance, security and site management across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day management of the school site, including maintenance, cleaning, security and grounds
- Manage and supervise site staff and external contractors, ensuring high standards of work
- Act as a key holder, overseeing security systems including alarms and CCTV
- Ensure all planned, preventative and statutory maintenance is completed and recorded
- Carry out and oversee health and safety checks, including fire systems, emergency lighting and compliance monitoring
- Manage estates systems, records and compliance documentation
- Support budget planning and monitoring, ensuring value for money
- Oversee site lettings, contractor performance and service delivery
- Ensure the site remains safe and accessible, including during adverse weather conditions
- Support the delivery of capital works, repairs and improvement projects
Qualifications and Experience
- Significant experience in a senior caretaking or site supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH
- Experience working within a school or similar environment preferred
- Confident in managing contractors and supervising staff
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise maintenance programmes
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, First Aid, Fire Safety) or willingness to obtain them
- Experience of budget management, preparing costed maintenance plans and contract management advantageous
Benefits
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – cash‑back allowance for everyday health care expenses
- Generous pension contribution – over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
- Holiday entitlement: 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
- Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programme – free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options – discussed on request
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and more
- Beyond cashback card – prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
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