Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager

Grade 3 SCP 6 - 11, £25,989- £28,142 per annum

(dependent on continuous service & experience)

Full Time, 36 hours 40 minutes per week (shifts on a 2 weekly rota basis)

Full Year, Permanent

The Blue Coat School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Assistant Site Manager to help maintain a safe, clean, and well‑organised learning and working environment.

Working under the direction of the Site Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school buildings and wider site. Responsibilities will include site safety and security, maintenance, and supporting the setup and takedown of school events. The safety and wellbeing of students will be at the heart of all duties.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates the ability to work proactively, using initiative to identify and resolve issues independently

• Has a practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively

• Possesses maintenance experience (e.g. general repairs, joinery, plumbing, glazing)

• Is confident using technology to maintain accurate logs, records, and reporting systems

• Thrives in a varied and physically active role with changing daily demands

Experience in an educational setting is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who are adaptable, reliable, and willing to contribute to the wide range of tasks required to support a busy school environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and is committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for both students and staff.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.  This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit: Cranmer Trust Vacancies

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do. 

• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best 

• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension 

• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link  Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29 June 2026 @ 09:00

Interviews: w/b 29 June 2026

Start Date: ASAP

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. 

** Applicants are advised to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised deadline should a high volume of applications be received.