Site Manager

Pear Tree Community Junior School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome environment

PD opportunities

Calm work environment

Strong school-community partnerships

First Aid training

Career growth within MAT

Job summary

Pear Tree Community Junior School is seeking a proactive Site Manager starting September 2026. The role is full-time, year-round, with responsibility for maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Ideal candidates have experience in premises management, health and safety, and contractor oversight, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The package includes salary benefits and development opportunities within Transform Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management and health and safety requirements is preferred.
• Ability to plan and oversee minor building works and repairs.
• Strong initiative with good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee heating, lighting and boiler plant operation, report faults promptly.
• Plan minor building works, obtain quotes, liaise with contractors.
• Advise headteacher on repairs and compliance with regulations.
• Ensure security of premises and supervise cleaning staff.
• Attend premises during emergencies and manage safety logs.

Skills

Premises management

Health & safety

Building maintenance

Contractor management

Team collaboration

Job description

Site Manager

Required September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to availability).

Full time 37 hours per week, all year roundPermanent

Salary Grade E point 13-19 (£29,064-£32,061 FTE per annum – pay award pending)

Pear Tree Community JuniorSchool is looking for a motivated, energetic and organised individual to become our Site Manager.We are seeking an individual who is proactive and highly motivatedandwill take pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be practical, organised and able to work on their own initiative, identifying and addressing issues. They will have a strong commitment to maintaining high standards across the school site, ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities are clean, secure, compliant and fit for purpose.

Excellent problem-solving skills, a positive attitude and the ability to manage a varied workload are essential. The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking and take ownership of the school environment, demonstrating a genuine pride in creating a school that pupils, staff and the wider community can be proud of. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, builds positive relationships with others and is always willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Experience of premises management, health and safety requirements, building maintenance and contractor management would be advantageous. Above all, we are looking for someone who is approachable, flexible and committed to supporting the day-to-day operation and ongoing development of our school.

About Us

Pear Tree Community Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school where children are supported to flourish academically and personally. We are proud to be part of Transform Trust and are guided by our three core values:

1. Trust– building strong, respectful relationships across our school community
2. Care– supporting wellbeing, celebrating success and working with compassion
3. Grow– investing in the development of children and staff so everyone can reach their potential

Main Responsibilities are:

1. To be responsible for ongoing maintenance and operation of heating, lighting and boiler plant/equipment, ensuring all faults are reported and dealt with in a timely fashion.
2. To assist with planning/overseeing all minor building works and repairs including obtaining quotes, liaising with suppliers, overseeing contractors and monitoring service level agreements.
3. To report on progress and provide advice to the head teacher/facilities manager on all minor building works and repairs.
4. To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring compliance to statutory regulations relating to, for example asbestos, PAT and legionella testing and to undertake risk assessments
5. To be responsible for the security of the school premises and its contents.
6. To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of cleaning staff, ensuring standards of cleanliness are maintained.To undertake cleaning duties (interior and exterior) as and when required.
7. To attend school premises in cases of emergency e.g. intruders, fire, floods etc.

The successful candidate will be friendly, have good communication skills as well as the ability to adapt their approach to suit the needs and different personalities of the children. You will:

1. has high standards and will take pride in making our school an exceptional learning environment
2. can maintain and improve the appearance of the school, including repairs and maintenance
3. is enthusiastic, self-motivated and has the ability to use their own initiative
4. can manage health and safety and premises issues, including logs and risk assessments
5. can organise their time effectively and communicate well with contractors and stakeholders
6. will work in partnership with the cleaning team
7. understands the benefit of enrichment or after school activities

In return we offer:

1. A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driventowards continuously raising standards.
2. a happy working environment with friendly and well-behaved children,
3. Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
4. Calm and purposeful environments
5. Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
6. Suitable training, including First Aid, where required.
7. Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and have been arranged for the 2nd and 3rd September. Please contact Michelle Derbyshire on email [e-mail] to arrange a time to visit.

Equality and diversity matters to us.If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Any questions or queries should be directed to Michelle Derbyshire at Pear Tree Community Junior School, by email to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 4th September 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held on: 11th and 14th September 2026

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9510 children in 27 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.

We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.

We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.