School Site Manager

Midsomer Norton Primary; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Notton House Academy in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is seeking a Site Manager to oversee all aspects of the academy’s facilities and estate. This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week all year round and responsibilities supporting a safe, well-maintained environment for pupils.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, energy and a proactive approach. Benefits include 26 days annual leave rising to 31, pension, and other staff advantages.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative, and energetic Site Manager to join our academy’s vision.
• Experience of working with SEND children or adults is highly desirable, but not essential, as we firmly believe it is about the individual person and what they can bring to the role, and how they can contribute positively to changing young people’s lives.

Skills

Site management

Facilities management

Team collaboration

Job description

# School Site ManagerEmployer: Notton House AcademyLocation: Chippenham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: 35,570 - 38,510Posted: 19th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580335Job Reference: OCT2026* Share :* Print***SITE MANAGER REQUIRED MNSP GRADE 7 POINT 23 - 26*****Hours:** 37 HOURS PER WEEK ALL YEAR ROUND - 26 DAYS LEAVE RISING TO 31 DAYS AFTER 5 YEARS SERVICE**Salary:** £35,570- £38,510 (This is the actual salary for this role)**Closing Date:** Friday 6th November 2026 12pm**Interviews:** Thursday 12th November 2026**Opportunity**Welcome to Notton House Academy. I am sure you are excited about learning more about the wonderful educational and residential provision that we provide to vulnerable young people aged 8-19. Pupils with an EHCP (Educational and Health Care Plan) are referred to Notton House due to their specific social and emotional needs. Many of our young people have experienced adverse childhood experiences, others have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, and many have speech, language, and communication needs; but all of our young people require a bespoke and therapeutic programme, in order to be happy, to achieve and succeed, and to eventually, to lead a healthy, and independent life.Notton House is situated in leafy Wiltshire, between Chippenham and Lacock. The site itself is stunning, with huge grounds, a forest school area, poly tunnel and raised gardening beds for each class, an outdoor gym, and low level traversing wall. Inside the Grade II listed building, are 39 bedrooms, many with en-suites, a cinema room, a fitness suite, a sensory room, and a gaming suite. The art room, food technology suite, and lower school classes, including a private sensory garden, are also situated within the ‘old’ building. Within the purpose built and more modern education block, there are a number of classrooms, a sensory room, a science lab, a library, and a music room. Finally, there are two independent living houses for pupils who can demonstrate they are moving towards adulthood and independence, and who can be trusted to budget, cook, clean, and take care of themselves and others.The Leadership Team and staff at Notton House, are so very pleased that you are considering applying for the position of Site Manager. Without doubt, this is a great opportunity to join our forward thinking team, to support and nurture the young people we cater for. This position would require the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.**Personal Attributes**We are looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative, and energetic Site Manager to join our academy’s vision. We aim for our young people to be kind, stay safe, and show respect. These values underpin all that we do during the day, and the evening. We hope that the successful candidate will be committed to improving the outcomes for the pupils, as well as learning new skills and acquiring knowledge themselves.**What can we offer you?**There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.We provide an extensive range of professional development courses, and qualifications, and we aim for staff to become lifelong learners, just like our young people. All staff at Notton House are supportive, and caring, as this role can be challenging, and demanding, but there is always someone to lend a hand, or share a listening ear.Experience of working with SEND children or adults is highly desirable, but not essential, as we firmly believe it is about the individual person and what they can bring to the role, and how they can contribute positively to changing young people’s lives. You will be joining an experienced team of professional colleagues, who are dedicated and well-trained.***We reserve the right to close this advert when sufficient applications have been received***