Regional Site Manager

Wixams Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  8 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,000.00 - £43,000.00 Annually (FTE)

Regional Site Manager job summary

Knowledge Schools Trust have 9 Primary and Secondary Schools in Bedford and London. We have an enviable reputation for success in delivering high educational outcomes for all our students.;

As part of improving our estate management we are seeking a successful site manger to be responsible for ensuring that the schools in the region are managed and maintained to the highest standards, ensuring that we deliver safe and secure school sites for our students and staff.

Based at our largest Academy in Bedford, the Regional Site manager will be directly responsible for Wixams Academy and will then oversee the site management at 4 other primary schools in the region. You will manage a team of site-based staff to ensure timely delivery of all statutory compliance, oversee maintenance requirements, address on-site health and safety matters, liaise with key contractors, and support the operations team with audits and the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

require someone with a 'can do' attitude, who has a hands on approach to site management, is able to manage people to get the best out of them, understands key premises issues and is able to ensure that all the key maintenance issues are either resolved by the team or appointing specialist contractors. This is not a desk management role, this role is out and about in the schools, you should be equally happy picking up litter or engaging with specialist engineers. Previous schools experience is highly desirable although we will consider someone with non-school's experience if they demonstrate the aptitude and knowledge to make this role a success.

We offer a competitive salary with a local government pension scheme, 5 weeks holiday.

To apply please send us a covering letter with your CV, although you will need to complete the application form if your application is pursued. For full job details, please see attached JD,

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance check, Prohibition from Teaching Checks and a Section 128 Direction Check (if applicable). KST is committed to the safeguarding of the children and young people in our care and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. KST is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees 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 (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wixams Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 933 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wixams Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wixams-academy

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