Site Manager

Site Manager       

Wreake Valley Academy

Permanent

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Grade 11, Pts 27 to 30 (£41,259 to £44,109)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Close Date: 9.00am, Monday 28th September 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 5th October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bradgate Education Partnership as a Site Manager at Wreake Valley 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 Wreake Valley 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 Wreake Valley 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 of 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 vacancy  

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position 

We 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.

INCLUSION…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. 

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.