Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Yate is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee the management of Yate Academy and other associated school sites. The role requires ensuring health and safety standards, managing external contractors, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The successful candidate should have a strong work ethic, excellent team management skills, and the ability to work independently. Competitive package includes professional development and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing school sites and associated staff.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage external contractors and site team.
• Maintain premises health and safety standards.
• Oversee re-decoration and maintenance work.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Health and safety management

Emergency response

Job description

We’re looking for a dedicated Site Manager

We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager to be based at Yate Academy, while overseeing management of the school sites at Yate Academy, Woodlands Primary and Tyndale Primary Schools, all part of Greenshaw Learning Trust.

The successful candidate will have a great work ethic, be able to manage the school sites and associated staff, work in a team, prioritise workload and work independently, oversee external contractors and the site team. They will ensure premises health and safety standards are maintained, proactively seek improvements and help the school maintain a good public image. This post is suited to an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual with a positive, ‘can‑do’ attitude.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Act as the main keyholder, responsible for security including opening and locking premises, extended school provision, lettings and emergency call‑outs, training a suitable second keyholder, remaining contactable outside normal hours and responding to emergencies. This duty also covers Woodlands and Tyndale primary schools.
• Provide a range of re‑decoration and maintenance work agreed with the school principal to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration across the school.
• Manage the site team in maintaining a safe and clean external environment – gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free of obstruction.
• Keep accurate online records and paperwork relating to building, plant, and equipment servicing and maintenance.
• Use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, plan work and direct site activities.
• Arrange for maintenance work to be carried out by suitably qualified contractors, monitor their safety practices, report on quality and follow up on failures or further work required.
• Carry out Health and Safety checks – fire, asbestos, legionella, vehicles – maintaining up‑to‑date records under the Regional Estates Manager’s direction.
• Act as Fire Warden, safely lead the school in a fire event and prepare the school for emergencies.

What the school offers its staff

Yate Academy – Our ethos is built on core values of leadership, resilience and citizenship, aiming to give students a better chance of success than other schools.

Greenshaw Learning Trust – A highly successful multi‑academy trust providing inclusive education across London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We foster collaboration, share best practice, and support each other.

We can offer you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm 4th January 2026. The role is full‑time, permanent and due to commence as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media; prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must inform us of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.