Site Manager (Churchwood Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Coaching access

Employee assistance programme

Wrap around childcare

Social events

Job summary

Churchwood Primary School in East Sussex is seeking a Site Manager to oversee property and asset management, liaise with the Head Teacher, and supervise cleaning staff. The role is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with part-time consideration for the right candidate.

You will ensure security, maintain machinery, and keep the premises safe. The Pioneer Academy Trust supports safeguarding and offers professional coaching, staff benefits, and a collaborative working

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school facilities and assets.
• Ability to supervise cleaning staff and contractors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the property and asset management of the school.
• Liaising daily with the Head Teacher on caretaking and site management issues.
• Manage the cleaning staff and contracted cleaning staff of the school.
• Ensure the security of the school premises.
• Maintaining any machinery or plant within the school.
• Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the schools premises as a safe working environment.

Skills

Property management

Caretaking coordination

Liaison with Head Teacher

Staff management

Security management

Facilities maintenance

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Midday Friday 02 October 2026

Our experienced Head teacher and his supportive senior leadership team are looking for a Site manager to join their team. This position is permanent, full time, 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, part time application will be considered for the right candidate, please state in your application your preference.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the property and asset management of the school.
• Liaising daily with the Head Teacher on caretaking and site management issues.
• Manage the cleaning staff and contracted cleaning staff of the school.
• Ensure the security of the school premises.
• Maintaining any machinery or plant within the school.
• Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the schools premises as a safe working environment.

Churchwood Primary School is a 1 form entry school which joined The Pioneer Academy in June 2026. We have a substantial school site and extensive facilities, complete with a school nursery. We have a large staff team, and, more importantly, wonderful pupils. Our dedicated and enthusiastic team strive for the best for all children, and have been committed to a rapid journey of improvement with The Pioneer Academy.

The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Churchwood Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 852326.

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk/

What we offer you

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics.
• Access to professional coaching
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support.
• Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
• Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal disclosures and declarations form prior to interview. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2026 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2026 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct or other overseas police check. Candidates will be required to arrange this themselves if they do not already have the necessary certificate. We recommend that those applicants who have lived and/or worked abroad read the Gov.uk information ahead of interview to familiarise them with the vetting checks that will be required: Criminal Records Checks for applicants who have lived overseas - further information

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed via the following link: TPA Safeguarding Policy 2026

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE

ABOUT US

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.