Site Manager

Full Time (all year round), 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a Site Manager as soon as possible to organise and manage the premises, taking the lead on all site-related matters, including managing the caretaking/cleaning/grounds operations of the school to the agreed quality standards, taking a lead role on Health & Safety and ensuring security of the site and related resources.

A wide range of practical DIY experience would be essential and any “hands on” experience of a trade would be beneficial.

An ability to proactively plan a schedule of works and to prioritise works would be essential.

Penketh High School is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust which was formed on the 1st May 2017. The Trust includes local secondary schools, a sixth form college and primary schools and it is an approved sponsor of a Church of England High School.

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from www.penkethhigh.org For any further details please contact HR on 01925 720264 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development. 

Our staff offer also includes: 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service). 
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing. 
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’. 

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Closing date: 22 March 2024 12 noon