- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rochester Grammar School website
Fitness & Lettings Manager
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2025
Closing date
5 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This role is for 37 hours per week, with a mix of core office hours, evenings and weekends.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a new opportunity in the Gym and Leisure Industry?
We are seeking a go-getting Fitness and Lettings Manager who will be responsible for the operation and development of our Thinking Fitness gyms and lettings spaces at our sites at The Rochester Grammar School and Maritime Academy. You will oversee the delivery of excellent customer service, financial returns and enhancing the profile of Thinking Fitness in the wider community.
Our Fitness and Lettings Manager will;
- Have 5 areas of focus – Operational Management, Staff Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Management and Customer Engagement.
- Ensure public fitness and lettings facilities and bookings are operated safely, effectively and efficiently.
- Be responsible for providing an exercise class timetable that is popular amongst members.
- Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, training, rotas and managing annual leave.
- Seek and develop relationships with potential new Thinking Lettings groups and clubs, ensuring potential revenue streams are maximized.
- Develop community partnerships from a user and programme perspective, including sports clubs, charities and residents’ associations.
- Working with Trust staff, including Headteachers and department leads to ensure an appropriate balance between the schools’ usage requirements, and wider community use of facilities.
This role is for 37 hours per week, with a mix of core office hours, evenings and weekends.
Our Gyms
Thinking Fitness is a family of gyms within Thinking Schools for Education, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Connected to schools across the South East, South and the South West, our gyms recycle profits back into the Trust, helping support our aim of transforming life chances for all our children.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy Free gym membership.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Annual leave: An entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years of continuous service (pro-rata for part time staff).
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Tax Relief on Uniform: Claim for uniform maintenance, with no receipts required.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
If you experience any issues in applying for this role or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
School Details
The Rochester Grammar School
Maritime Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maritime Academy website
Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
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