Assistant Site Manager at Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

Derby Moor Spencer Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is seeking a hardworking, reliable Assistant Site Manager to join our Facilities team. This role focuses on safety, security and maintaining a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will lead the site team, oversee maintenance of buildings and grounds, monitor health and safety, and supervise contractors to ensure facilities are fully operational in line with Spencer Academies Trust standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and actively participate in the site team.
• Ensure the Academy premises, facilities and building systems are safe, suitable and fully operational.
• Maintain high standards of security across the site, including opening and closing procedures.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Monitor health and safety compliance and support the implementation of site-related policies and procedures.
• Manage contractors and supervise works carried out on site.
• Ensure the Academy provides a clean, well-maintained and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.
• Carry out regular inspections and identify areas requiring repair or improvement.
• Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to urgent site issues.

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager to join our Facilities team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide efficient, professional and proactive Site Assistant management, ensuring the security, maintenance, cleanliness and overall appearance of the Academy buildings and grounds are maintained in line with Spencer Academies Trust standards.

Key Responsibilities

• As Site Manager, you will:


• Lead, manage and actively participate in the site team.


• Ensure the Academy premises, facilities and building systems are safe, suitable and fully operational.


• Maintain high standards of security across the site, including opening and closing procedures.


• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment.


• Monitor health and safety compliance and support the implementation of site-related policies and procedures.


• Manage contractors and supervise works carried out on site.


• Ensure the Academy provides a clean, well-maintained and secure environment that supports teaching and learning.


• Carry out regular inspections and identify areas requiring repair or improvement.


• Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to urgent site issues.

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a truly special place to learn and work. In June 2025, Ofsted rated the academy 'Good' in all areas and 'Outstanding' for Post-16 provision. Our August GCSE results exceeded national averages for both attainment and progress, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students.

We are proud of our young people, whose behaviour, achievements, and character shine every day. Guided by our community ethos - "Be inspired and achieve together" - we provide daily opportunities for success, growth, and collaboration. Respect, responsibility, and independence are at the heart of our values, helping students to mature into confident, capable individuals. At Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, we believe in the potential of every student and nurture it within a caring, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer