Site Manager

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and skilled Site Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. This is a vital role in ensuring our school environment is safe, clean and fully operational, enabling our pupils to thrive., 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 will include:

• 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
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.


• 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., Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
  
  Pioneer House High School is a special school located in Northern Moor which provides 100 day places for 11 to 19 year old pupils, with a unique focus in preparing pupils with significant additional needs, to become independent and productive adults. The school has a strong vocational emphasis and pupils will have the potential to progress on to supported or independent employment/internships/apprenticeships or college.
The school was opened in 2016 and moved to a new, purpose built, site in 2017 which hosts a range of facilities including a one-bedroom bungalow, poly-tunnel and horticultural area, a purpose built catering and hospitality kitchen and construction area. We have recently expanded our site developing the student run Strawberry Fox Café, and additional learning and social spaces. Following our first Ofsted inspection in 2019, Pioneer House was graded Outstanding in all areas. "Leaders' investment in their staff is paying dividends. Leaders are adept at talent spotting, committed to helping staff develop their careers and confident to let staff take risks and try things out for themselves. This approach has helped them establish a successful team."

This is a permanent Grade 6 position, working 35 hours per week, all year round.The starting salary is£33,143 per annum, and the role will commence as soon as pre-employment checks are complete., All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description. What the school offers its staff Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day 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 leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including 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 Aidin 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 your everyday purchases