Site Manager

Washington Academy; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,061 - 34,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centre for Professional Learning

Supportive Trust network

Career progression across Trust

Job summary

Washington Academy is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, compliant and welcoming for students and staff. This permanent role requires hands-on leadership and strong IT record-keeping.

You’ll coordinate maintenance, support the facilities team, manage contractors, and ensure high standards of security, environmental upkeep and service delivery throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school, commercial or public sector facilities.
• Hands-on leader who can undertake maintenance tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance.
• Able to manage contractors and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Committed to high standards and customer service.
• Confident using IT systems to manage records and reporting.
• A recognised facilities, health and safety or building maintenance qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience of compliance management within an education environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the safe, secure and efficient operation of the school site.
• Premises compliance, health and safety and statutory inspections.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Managing contractors and facilities staff.
• Site security, opening and closing procedures and emergency response.
• Grounds maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping standards.
• Supporting capital projects and estate improvements.
• Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Contractor management

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Facilities/health and safety qualification

Job description

Site Manager
Salary: NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 - 23 - £32,061 - £34,435
Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week, all year round
Start date: September 2026

Join a Trust where Excellence, Equality and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

Washington Academy is seeking an experienced, proactive and hands‑on Site Manager to lead the day‑to‑day management of our school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliant and welcoming for our students, staff and visitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Consilium Academies, a values‑driven Multi‑Academy Trust committed to providing excellent education and exceptional environments where every child can thrive.

About the Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational management of the Academy's premises and facilities. This is a practical leadership role where you will work alongside the facilities team, undertaking maintenance and repairs while coordinating day‑to‑day site operations.

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing the safe, secure and efficient operation of the school site.
• Premises compliance, health and safety and statutory inspections.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Managing contractors and facilities staff.
• Site security, opening and closing procedures and emergency response.
• Grounds maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping standards.
• Supporting capital projects and estate improvements.
• Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience managing school, commercial or public sector facilities.
• Is a practical, hands‑on leader who is happy to undertake maintenance tasks alongside their team.
• Has excellent knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance.
• Can effectively manage contractors and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellent customer service.
• Is confident using IT systems to manage records and reporting.

A recognised facilities, health and safety or building maintenance qualification would be advantageous, along with experience of compliance management within an education or similar environment.

Why Join Washington Academy?

Washington Academy is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious secondary school where students are at the centre of everything we do. Our modern facilities provide an excellent environment for learning, and we are committed to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

As part of Consilium Academies, you'll benefit from:

• Excellent professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
• A supportive and collaborative Trust network.
• Opportunities for career progression across our family of schools.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a growing Multi‑Academy Trust with schools across the North East, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Guided by our values of Excellence, Equality and Integrity, we are committed to creating outstanding schools where every student and colleague can succeed.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact David.gilboy‑dodds@consilium‑at.com

Closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 31st July

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.