Join Our Team at Newbridge Academy!

Site Manager – Specialist Premises & Facilities Leadership

Newbridge Academy is a large, inclusive all-through SEND academy dedicated to empowering pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. With two dynamic campuses and a wide age range, we offer a unique and rewarding environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference.

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for creating safe, efficient, and welcoming learning environments? Do you thrive in a role that blends facilities management, team leadership, and strategic oversight? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a proactive Site/Facilities Manager to take charge of our vibrant school campuses, ensuring everything runs smoothly—from security and maintenance to health & safety and contractor coordination. You’ll lead a dedicated team of caretakers, lifeguards, and cleaners, and play a key role in supporting out-of-hours lettings and hydro pool operations.  This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the learning environment for our pupils and supporting the wider community through lettings and specialist services.

Your Role Will Include:

• Leadership & Oversight
  Manage caretakers and cleaners across both sites, ensuring high standards and efficient operations. Lead by example and support staff development through performance monitoring and work allocation.
• Specialist Premises Management
  Take charge of specialist site services, including hydro pool facilities, and ensure our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and inspiring.
• Health & Safety Champion
  Conduct daily checks, manage fire safety systems, and promote a culture of safety for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Security & Surveillance
  Oversee alarm systems, CCTV, and site access procedures. Be the first line of defence against risks like vandalism and arson.
• Maintenance & Contractor Coordination
  Supervise external contractors and contribute to planned and preventative maintenance schedules. Ensure timely repairs and upkeep of facilities.
• Out-of-Hours Support
  Assist with lettings and community use of facilities, including hydro pool access (additional hours available via timesheet).
• Reporting & Analysis
  Maintain accurate records and produce reports to support strategic decision-making.

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident and experienced facilities professional
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
• Flexibility to support out-of-hours activities

Ready to take the next step in your facilities management career?
Apply now and help us create safe, inspiring spaces where every pupil can thrive. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team
• Make a real impact in the lives of SEND pupils
• Work in a varied and rewarding role across two unique campuses
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.    We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. 

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

We reserve 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.