Site Manager at Chantry Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CA/15163

Location

Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,022.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade G Points 20-24

Closing Date

12:00pm, 30th Jan 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

About this Role

Play a vital role in keeping our academies safe, secure, and running smoothly.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Site Manager to join Chantry Academy, providing site support across Chantry Academy and Ipswich Primary Academies. This is a key role in ensuring our academy environments are safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Core working hours are between 8:00am and 5:00pm, however flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the academy. On-call or emergency cover may also be required from time to time. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high standards across our sites, supporting health and safety compliance, security, and day-to-day operational needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, dependable individual who enjoys a varied role and being an integral part of a school community.

Job Title: Site Manager

Location: Chantry Academy + providing site support for other Ipswich academies within the Trust

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £31,022-£34,434 per annum

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and improvements, using in‑house skills and external contractors.
Ensure the site team is adequately resourced to ensure safe opening of the estate, ensuring buildings are secured at the end of the Academic day
To contribute to the health & safety committee of each academy

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity , then please contact Kealey Rush, Operations Manager at KRush@chantryacademy.org or call 01473 687181.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.