Assistant Estates Manager at The Education Alliance, Melton

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Premises Team as an Assistant Estates Manager. Each day you will manage the day-to-day delivery of caretaking and site maintenance services, ensuring that the school premises and associated facilities are available for both educational and allied usage and kept to a clean, secure safe and well-maintained standard.

The working hours are from 8:00am AND 4:00pm Monday to Friday, with a 3:30pm finish on Fridays. Your actual salary is £26,847 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the caretaking staff, grounds person and chargehand cleaners are provided with clear direction, resulting in a caretaker team that is responsive, professional, highly effective and trained to carry out safe working practices.

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on (phone number removed) 

What can we offer you?

An induction programme and continued investment in training and development, with access to coaching and mentoring, career and professional development

Corporate membership to the East Riding Leisure gyms, saving over 25% on membership costs and onsite gym at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, at only £12.50 per month

Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.

Financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase, affordable loans and savings available through the Salary Finance Scheme

Opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider

Access to Vivup – a wide range of employee benefits can be accessed through our Vivup platform which are designed to improve your physical, financial and mental health wellbeing.

What we are looking for?

Literacy and numeracy skills that enable the post holder to complete relevant documentation.

Previous site maintenance experience

Knowledge of building plant operation

Practical skills related to DIY and maintenance

The deadline for completed application forms is Monday 16th November 2026. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.