Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Site Manager to join our team at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the academy premises and grounds, ensuring a safe and well-functioning environment for our pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day to day estate wide maintenance of the site including where applicable grounds maintenance.
• Plan and carry out repairs and maintenance of the academy site including improvements and alterations to the building fabric, fixtures and fittings.
• Have key holder responsibilities including opening or closing the site and alarm call out response.
• Open the academy site for use by the school community, ensuring that any damage, health & Safety issues or faults with the buildings M & E is reported.
• Carry out duties in adverse weather to ensure the site is safe for occupancy.
• Responsible for the line management of all site personnel.
• Direct staff as appropriate to ensure all academy grounds and facilities are free from litter, vandalism and graffiti.
• Ensure site compliance checks are undertaken at appropriate intervals, including weekly fire alarm tests, fire extinguisher and fire door checks.

Key Requirements:

• Experience as a caretaker, site supervisor or similar role
• Good working knowledge of management and maintenance of buildings, mechanical, electrical and other infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing contractors and working with outsourced providers.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our pupils and staff.

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a warm and inclusive environment and supports the continued high levels of academic achievement attained by pupils. Our innovative curriculum offer provides staff with opportunities to be creative within their subject area whilst ensuring students are developed both personally and academically.

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, we go the extra mile for our young people. We are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning to enable every child to be the best that they can be.  We strive to create a safe place where all students can learn, thrive, and achieve no matter their background.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities 

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

We will offer you:

• Professional and personal development;
• Excellent support from an experienced team;
• Friendly staff and motivated students;
• A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities;
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards;
• Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy, so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, from private health insurance to retail discounts, with access to emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles available to all OSSMA employees.
• A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time.
• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video 

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Lacey Mellor, HR Partner, via email to lmellor@ossma.co.uk

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974