Estate Manager - The Crescent Academy

Wmjobs; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crescent Academy is seeking an Estate Manager to care for our expanding building and grounds. You will manage day‑to‑day site operations, maintenance, cleanliness, and security to provide a safe, high‑quality environment for learning.

You will oversee planned maintenance, health and safety compliance, safeguarding, and management of site staff including external contractors. The role requires initiative and close collaboration with the School Business Manager and Head Teacher on estate

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within a school or similar facility.
• Experience managing site staff and external contractors.
• Ability to work from own initiative and manage day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned maintenance to ensure a safe, high‑quality environment for learning.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safeguarding across the site.
• Manage day‑to‑day site tasks and external contractor activities.
• Work with the School Business Manager and Head Teacher on estate developments.

Skills

Health and Safety

Safeguarding

Contractor management

Site management

Job description

The Crescent Academy is seeking to appoint an Estate Manager. Our children would like someone who will love and look after our amazing building with care. Our school is growing in numbers and building size, so this is an exciting time to join our team.

The successful applicant will work to support the school within all areas of maintenance, cleanliness, health and safety and security. You will take responsibility for the management of the school site, day-to-day maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and a high-quality environment for learning.

The role will oversee planned maintenance activities, which will require a knowledge of Health and Safety. Safeguarding. experience to effectively manage other site staff including external contractors is also desirable. You will have the ability to work from your own initiative for effective day-to-day management of the Academy site and work closely with the School Business Manager and Head Teacher on potential strategic estate developments.