Are you a proactive and practical leader who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments? We are seeking an experienced Site / Facilities Manager to lead our site team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a secure, clean, and inspiring place for students, staff, and visitors.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will oversee the day-to-day management of our premises, lead cleaning, caretaking and grounds staff, coordinate maintenance and contractor works, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety and compliance across the site. You'll be a key member of our wider school community, helping to create an environment where young people can thrive.
The successful candidate will have strong organisational and problem-solving skills, experience managing premises and facilities, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. A hands-on approach, a commitment to safeguarding, and the flexibility to respond to the needs of a busy school are essential.
If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and want to make a real difference behind the scenes in education, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Support Services Manager
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Susan Metcalfe, PA
01904 798722
s.metcalfe@mce.hlt.academy
