Site Manager

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION; Swindon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers - All staff can

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

CPD Programme

Pension / Leave and Service

Excellent Pension Scheme

Employer contributions above national

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Concessionary leave per year

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is seeking a reliable and hands-on Site Manager to join our Estates team, ensuring safety, cleanliness and high maintenance standards across our school premises. You will lead a small team and support security, moving and handling procedures as part of a dynamic school environment.

Ideally you are an experienced Caretaker or Handyperson at senior level, with a proven ability to motivate staff and deliver strong facilities management in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Senior-level caretaker/handyperson experience.
• Experience leading a small team.
• Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.
• Reliable and flexible with security and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school security and safety.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and maintenance.
• Lead and manage Estates team.
• Support safeguarding and policy adherence as required.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Job description

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.
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