Site Manager

Site Manager Vacancy

OP9 SCP 23 £34,434 – SCP 24 £35,412

Permanent, full time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

25 days p/a annual leave entitlement, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service

The Lakes School is seeking to appoint a Site Manager to be responsible for all matters relating to the effective operation of the school’s building, grounds and facilities. The Site Manager is responsible for making sure the premises are safe, secure and ready for use on a day to day basis by students, staff and other school users. Salary is in line with Westmorland & Furness Single Status requirements and is for 5 days a week. This role is a full year position across 52 weeks.

The Lakes School is seeking a resourceful and skilled Site Manager to join our team of dedicated staff. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, support staff and teaching staff to manage all aspects of the school site to ensure that we comply with health and safety requirements and provide a pleasant and secure environment for all members of The Lakes School Community.

The successful candidate will be required to act as a key holder which may include being called outside of normal working hours.

The Lakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its students in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025, and the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.  We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.  Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. 

The Lakes School is a high achieving fully comprehensive school and we make full use of our stunning location.  We look forward to receiving applications from anyone who is keen to join our caring, learning community.

For an application form please contact Mrs M Gavin, Headteacher’s PA via email at employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk or 015394 40810.

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Friday 6th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.