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 National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (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 fantastic 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:
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 brand new 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 children can thrive.
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 will include:
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Manage other estates staff including allocation and monitoring of work and performance appraisal and supervision of external contractors on site.
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To be a responsible key holder and manage maintenance, security and facilities systems on site including alarm systems, CCTV and surveillance systems.
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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.
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To have overall responsibilities for a high standard of cleaning, maintenance, security and grounds maintenance across the school, both internally and externally.
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To support the liaison and negotiation of the contractual agreements for the school and ensure that these are adhered to by all parties.
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To monitor the performance of estates related contracts and record performance against specified standards.