Assistant Site Manager

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Shrewsbury seeks a dedicated individual for a facility management role at Ercall Wood Academy. The successful candidate will manage facilities efficiently, ensure the maintenance and security of buildings, and work independently to meet the school's standards. This permanent position requires a full UK Driving Licence and a commitment to making a positive difference in education. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) is essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Drive to make a difference to students.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain security and appearance of buildings.
• Ensure heating and fire systems operate efficiently.
• Plan and prioritize work independently.
• Be available for evening and weekend duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Commitment to educational values

Job description

Working hours

37.5 hours per week. Term time plus 4 weeks. Shift pattern applicable.

Start date

April 2026

Contract

Permanent

Job Overview

Ercall Wood Academy is looking to appoint a candidate who is passionate about the value of education and is committed to making a positive difference to our community.

Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective management of facilities and support the school.
• Ensure that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school.
• Ensure that heating and fire systems operate at optimum efficiency.
• Plan and prioritise own work without direct supervision.
• Be available for evening and weekend work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual).
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Drive to make a difference to students through our values of Empower, Respect and Aspire.

Closing date

Friday 13th February @ 12 noon

Interview

Week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026

Contact Information

Mrs Pauline Roden, Tel: [phone], [e-mail]

Safeguarding and Equality

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to have an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children's barred list).

References will be required for all shortlisted candidates, prior to interview and these will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a criminal self‑disclosure declaration; posts that involve working in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Please note it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list for children to apply for any post working with children. For more information, please refer to the MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, and the DBS filtering guide.

We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information regarding our school's commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.