Briscoe Lane Academy is looking to appoint a Site Manager to keep our school building and grounds hygienic, clean and safe.

The role would involve being a key holder responsible for opening and closing the site. There will also be a requirement for undertaking basic maintenance and cleaning duties, procure resources for cleaning and maintenance and to carry out statutory duties linked to health and safety and maintenance. 

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

About us:

Based in the heart of East Manchester, Wise Owl is a small Multi Academy Trust with big ambitions – for our children, our families and our communities.

Formed in May 2012, the Trust currently has five large Primary academies.

Just like thousands of children in other inner-city areas, our pupils face real challenges in the world beyond the school gates. But here at Wise Owl we face those challenges together, with a RESPECT curriculum and family ethos that runs right across everything we do, at all three sites. We take our Trust motto, Together Everyone Achieves More, seriously when it comes to staff as well as student wellbeing.

We want Wise Owl Trust to be a place where ambitions are achieved, where aspirations are encouraged, including among our staff, and are dedicated to the professional development of all our employees.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and return it by 12 noon, Friday 9th January 2026. We do not accept CVs as part of our application process.  All parts of the application form must be fully completed. 

Safeguarding Commitment

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We look forward to hearing from you. If you’re not notified of an interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Wise Owl Trust – Together, Everyone Achieves More