Site Manager

Eteach International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bradgate Benefits package

Professional networks

Development programmes

Job summary

The Roundhill Academy, part of Bradgate Education Partnership, invites applications for a Site Manager to lead the school premises operation. You will manage maintenance, security, cleaning and ongoing development of buildings and grounds, ensuring safe, efficient and high-standard facilities each day.

You will oversee the premises team, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety laws and statutory requirements, contributing to a secure learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including COSHH.
• Liaison with external contractors and negotiation of small jobs.
• Strong communication and workload prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead premises team and oversee maintenance, security, and cleaning.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and building standards.
• Oversee contracts and site projects with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and improve facilities and grounds as part of site improvements.
• Provide cover for shifts and support lettings as required.

Skills

Site management

Craft skills

Health & Safety

Contractor liaison

Communication

Tools

Power tools

Job description

# Site ManagerEmployer: The Roundhill AcademyLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 10, Pts 23 to 26 (£36,621 to £40,458)Posted: 24th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576010* Share :* Print**Site Manager****The Roundhill Academy****Permanent****37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year****Grade 10, Pts 23 to 26 (£36,621 to £40,458)****Start Date: ASAP****Application Close Date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026****Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 12th October 2026***Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards?**Are you experienced in site management, maintenance or facilities?**Would you like to work in a role where your impact is seen every day?*An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bradgate Education Partnership as a Site Manager at The Roundhill Academy on a full time permanent basis. As the Academy Site Manager you will be responsible for playing a central role in ensuring the school operates safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard each day. This is a varied and hands-on leadership role where you will take responsibility for the management of the school site, including maintenance, security, cleaning and ongoing development of the buildings and grounds.You will lead and support the premises team, oversee contractors and site projects, and ensure full compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements, helping to create a secure, well-maintained environment where students and staff can focus on learning.Working closely with the Headteacher, Trust Estates team and wider colleagues, you will contribute directly to the smooth day-to-day running of the school while also supporting longer-term improvements to the site. The role offers a strong degree of autonomy alongside the support of a collaborative Trust network, with opportunities to shape site standards, influence investment in facilities and drive continuous improvement. If you enjoy problem-solving, leading teams and taking pride in creating high-quality environments, this is a role where your work will have a visible and lasting impact across the whole school community.Working Hours: Working hours will be agreed with the Headteacher; however, the normal working pattern is expected to be 08:00 to 16:00.Please note that The Roundhill Academy operates a two-shift system: 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00, the successful candidate will be expected to provide cover for either shift when required to meet operational needs. Applicants should therefore be willing and able to work both shift patterns.The successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to working hours, with the ability to adjust their schedule at short notice to meet operational requirements. There will be a requirement for occasional ad hoc weekend working to provide operational cover during periods of premises staff absence and to support the management of weekend lettings and site activities.The successful candidate will also have strong practical knowledge and proven experience in building maintenance and the safe use of power tools. They will be expected to mentor colleagues, promote safe working practices, and ensure maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard, in line with relevant health and safety requirements and industry best practice.This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at The Roundhill Academy, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.**The ideal candidate will have:**• Experience working within a secondary school setting and experience with craft skills e.g. plumber, electrician.• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including legislation and COSHH• Ability to liaise with external contractors including negotiating prices for small jobs.• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to prioritise workload**In return we offer:**• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).**Applications**Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school:**To apply for this position:**1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy2. Apply using the online application form3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the positionWe look forward to receiving your application!ACCESSIBILITY...If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.SAFEGUARDING...Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.