School Site Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Melksham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Eye Care Vouchers

CPD Programme

Pension Scheme

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is seeking an experienced School Site Manager to support four primary schools across Melksham. Based within the Estates team, you will ensure safety, cleanliness and maintenance across all premises, and take a hands-on approach to daily operations.

You will lead a small team, coordinate security measures, and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for children and staff within a large federation.

Qualifications

• Experienced in caretake/handyperson roles, senior level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance across school premises.
• Ensure school security and safety alongside maintenance tasks.
• Lead and motivate a small Estates team across four sites.

Skills

Caretaker

Handyperson

Team leadership

Security & safety

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

Job Role: School Site Manager - you will be supporting x4 school locations

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced School Site Manager to support within 4 of our primary schools across Melksham where you will be based.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a reliable and hands‑on Site Manager to join our Estates team, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance throughout our school premises. If you are looking to continue your career in a challenging and rewarding role as part of our School Estates and Facilities Team, we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help our school be the very best it can be for our children.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Site Manager we would like to join us will be:

Reliable, responsible and flexible, able to ensure school security and safety as well as high levels of maintenance and cleanliness.

An experienced Caretaker or Handyperson at a senior level.

Able to motivate and lead a small team.

Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.