Site Manager

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Compton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop Primary Academy in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the school's premises, ensuring a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for staff and pupils.

You will manage site maintenance, repairs, grounds upkeep, health and safety compliance, and emergencies, while supporting school activities and collaborating with the leadership team to meet the needs of the school community.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance and DIY skills relevant to school premises.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage compliance checks confidently.
• Organised, independent, with good communication with staff.
• Flexible and responsive to school activities and site needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school’s premises.
• Maintain a safe, secure and well‑functioning environment.
• Manage site maintenance, repairs and grounds upkeep.
• Lead health and safety compliance and statutory checks.
• Manage site security, opening/closing, emergencies, and setup for activities.

Skills

Maintenance & DIY

Health & Safety

Facility security

Communication

Job description

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Site Manager to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Hilltop Primary Academy in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

About the Role

A Site Manager at Hilltop plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school’s premises, maintaining a safe, secure and well‑functioning environment for staff and pupils. The role involves overseeing site maintenance, repairs and grounds upkeep, managing health and safety compliance and statutory checks, and taking responsibility for site security, including opening and closing the premises and responding to emergencies. In addition, supports the setup of spaces for school activities, and works closely with the leadership team to ensure the site meets the needs of the school community

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and hands‑on individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well‑presented school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong practical maintenance and DIY skills, a good understanding of health and safety requirements and the ability to manage compliance checks confidently. They will be organised, able to work independently and use their initiative, while also communicating effectively with staff. A flexible and responsive approach is essential, with a willingness to support school activities and respond to site needs as they arise, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the premises.

About Hilltop Primary Academy

Hilltop Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school for children aged 3 to 11, where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Located in Ashbourne, the academy offers a nurturing learning environment with a strong sense of community, where pupils are known, valued and supported as individuals. With dedicated staff and high expectations, Hilltop Primary Academy provides engaging, high-quality teaching that inspires a love of learning and builds confidence. As part of Tapestry Learning Trust, the school benefits from strong partnerships and shared expertise, ensuring pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments reganare subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre‑employment checks

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website:

Hilltop Primary Academy and Nursery with ERS Provision