Site Manager

Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 9GJ

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 6 - £33,143 - £36,363

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School

This is a permanent Grade 6 position, working 35 hours per week, all year round and involves shift work between the hours of 6.00am-6.30pm. The starting salary is£33,143 per annum. The role will commence as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.

We’re looking for:

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:

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 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.

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.

How to apply:

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place in school week commencing 27th April.

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 over 15% for support staff
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- 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 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 your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

Flexible working opportunities

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trustis a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision ofan exceptional education for all. We believe thatgreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

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.

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.

Equality Statement

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.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk

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.