Youth Engagement Schools Trust · Macclesfield
About us We are seeking an organised, efficient and motivated Site Manager to help establish our new school and oversee our two small alternative provision buildings and act as a key member of our team. The role will develop as our school grows so flexibility and adaptability are key, alongside a desire to work in a unique educational setting. In return you will be part of our inclusive and vibrant team from day one. Cornerstone will be a unique place to work and you are encouraged to look at our website to understand our ethos. If you feel that Cornerstone may be the right place for you, we hope you will consider applying for the post. I will be more than happy to have an informal conversation if you have any questions, so please do get in touch via admin@cornerstoneap.org / Tel: 01270 304094.Attending this school is a life-changing experience. Most pupils have previously had negative experiences of education. The care and support that all staff give pupils when they arrive helps them to overcome their lack of trust in schools. For many pupils, this transforms their attitudes to learning and their future life chances. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Staff have a good understanding of each pupil and their individual needs. The school provides support, specific to each pupil. In class, pupils engage and are enthusiastic about their learning. Most pupils arrive with significant gaps in their knowledge. However, they make great strides in their social development and behaviour. This enables pupils to make the smooth transition back into a mainstream setting or a specialist provision when the time is right. Pupils benefit from highly positive relationships with staff, consistent routines and praise. They understand what the school expects from them. This helps them to feel safe, secure and to thrive. The atmosphere around school is warm, calm and purposeful. Pupils are routinely supported to understand their emotions. They demonstrate positive behaviour in class and around the school. Pupils attend daily and cannot wait to see what the day holds. Whether that be time spent together with their friends in class or trips out to local places of cultural interest. Cornerstone is a safe and stimulating place of learning for students who, for whatever reason, have become disengaged from mainstream education. Cornerstone Alternative Education Ltd is proud to share that, in addition to our existing Alternative Provision, we will be opening a new 48-place specialist provision in September 2026. This new school will cater for children aged 7 to 13 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The provision will operate under the same ethos that defines Cornerstone: authentic relationships, adaptive to need, and child-centred practice. It will be a school where children can flourish and be the best they can be, supported by caring and dedicated staff who are committed to helping every child t