Head of Estates based at Spring Brook Upper School

Spring Brook Academy, Oldham, Lancashire, M35 0DQ

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours 40 minutes per week - Full Year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: NJC points 47-50 - £58,896 to £62,201 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Play a key strategic role in developing and delivering a Trust-wide Estates and Facilities Strategy aligned to the MAT’s vision and long-term goals
Be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Trust's Estates Team, modelling the MAT’s values, ethical leadership and commitment to safeguarding
Lead capital planning, lifecycle maintenance and Condition Data Collection programmes
Ensure full compliance with all estates-related statutory and regulatory requirements, including fire safety, asbestos, water safety, electrical and gas safety
Act as the Trust’s competent person for estates-related health and safety, working alongside central Health and Safety colleagues
Lead the Trust’s sustainability and decarbonisation agenda in line with DfE expectations

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and values-led culture
Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
Hospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan, with discount platform and access to Perk Box
Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.