We are seeking a reliable, dedicated, and proactive Site/Facilities Manager to join our team at Aspire Academy. As Site/Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the security, safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of all school buildings, grounds, and facilities, creating a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and students.

In this vital role, you will manage and direct our premises staff, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include overseeing maintenance, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong facilities management experience, preferably in an educational or similar setting
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience in managing teams
• A proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance and upkeep
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• A positive attitude that aligns with our Trust values of Kindness, Respect, and Teamwork

What we offer:

• Experienced and supportive leadership with a collaborative approach and an appreciative culture

• Local government pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing by 5 days after 5 years of service
• A supportive team environment that values professional growth and development

If you’re passionate about providing a safe and positive environment for students and staff, and you have the skills to lead a team, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal/ Trust Facilities Lead 

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.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is 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.