School Estates Manager

St Mark's Church of England Academy, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 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: £31,525.00 - £36,581.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Scale 16 – 24, FTE

School Estates Manager job summary

Make a visible difference at St Mark’s

St Mark’s Academy is a vibrant, inclusive Church of England secondary school in Mitcham and part of Anthem Schools Trust. Guided by the values of Love, Hope and Trust, we are ambitious for every young person and committed to providing an environment in which pupils and colleagues feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a busy secondary school site and see the impact of your work every day. As our School Estates Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the premises, ensure high standards of safety and compliance, and create a well-maintained, welcoming setting for pupils, staff, families and visitors.

You will have the autonomy to plan and prioritise work, lead and develop the premises team, coordinate contractors and maintenance, and contribute to improvement and capital projects. Working closely with the Academy’s senior leadership team and the Regional Estates Manager, you will combine practical expertise with strong organisation and a genuine pride in the school environment.

What you will lead and delivers

Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance

• Act as a key point of contact for health and safety matters on site, supporting the school's senior leadership team.
• Ensure statutory compliance checks are completed in accordance with legal requirements and Trust policy, including fire safety, legionella, asbestos, electrical testing, gas safety and lifting equipment where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities, inspections and certifications.
• Conduct regular health and safety walkarounds and site inspections, ensuring hazards and concerns are reported and addressed promptly.
• Support fire evacuation and lockdown procedures, including coordinating the premises team during drills and incidents.
• Ensure premises-related risk assessments are in place, regularly reviewed and communicated appropriately.

Estates and Facilities Management

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school's buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Implement and manage a programme of planned preventative maintenance, ensuring work is allocated, monitored and completed.
• Carry out and supervise general maintenance and minor repairs across the site, within the appropriate level of competence.
• Manage the upkeep of school grounds, pathways, car parks, playing fields and other external areas.
• Monitor heating, ventilation, lighting and other utility systems, identifying and reporting faults and ensuring efficient operation.
• Ensure plant and equipment is appropriately serviced, maintained and operated safely.
• Manage key-holding responsibilities and the opening and closing of the school site.
• Plan premises support around the school calendar, including room and furniture set-up for events, activities and other school requirements.

Contractor Management

• Liaise with approved contractors regarding maintenance, repairs and improvement works, obtaining quotes where required.
• Ensure contractors are appropriately vetted, inducted and supervised while on site.
• Monitor the quality and progress of contractor works and escalate concerns where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of contractor visits, completed works and relevant sign-off documentation.

Capital Projects and Estates Improvement

• Support the Regional Estates Manager with capital improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Assist with scoping works, liaising with contractors and overseeing activity on site during project delivery.
• Contribute to the development and review of the school's estate improvement plan.

Risk Management and Reporting

• Maintain and update the premises risk register and report significant risks to the Regional Estates Manager.
• Complete required premises and estates reports accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Ensure incidents and near misses relating to the school estate are appropriately recorded and followed up.
• Keep the Regional Estates Manager informed of matters that could affect the safe or effective operation of the school site.

People Management

• Line manage the school's Premises Assistants, allocating work and providing day-to-day support, direction and guidance.
• Hold regular supervision meetings and contribute to annual appraisal arrangements.
• Manage premises staff rotas to ensure appropriate site coverage throughout the school day and, where required, during evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
• Support the induction, training and development of premises staff.
• Promote a positive, professional and collaborative culture within the premises team.

General Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the values, policies and procedures of St Mark's Academy and Anthem Schools Trust.
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when dealing with pupils, staff, parents, contractors and visitors.
• Participate in relevant training and continuing professional development.
• Support school events, lettings, productions, open days and other activities requiring premises support.
• Manage the storage, use and disposal of hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH requirements.
• Ensure agreed Trust estates systems, tools and procedures are used consistently across the premises team.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the level and nature of the role, including providing support and capacity to other local Anthem schools where identified.

What you will bring

You may already be working as a Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Senior Caretaker or in a similar premises or estates role. What matters is that you bring substantial experience of planned and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, and supervising or leading a small team. You will hold a relevant trade or facilities qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or above in a building or maintenance discipline, together with IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent health and safety qualification. You must also hold a First Aid at Work certificate or be willing to obtain one.

You will be confident managing statutory compliance, including fire safety, legionella, asbestos, gas and electrical safety, and will have practical knowledge of building systems and maintenance. You will also be organised, comfortable using digital systems for records and reporting, and able to communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors and school leaders. An understanding of safeguarding in a school setting is essential.

Above all, you will be dependable, proactive and solutions-focused. You will enjoy leading others, balancing planned work with unexpected priorities and taking pride in the presentation and performance of the site. Experience in education, contractor management, compliance or facilities software, budget monitoring, or the DfE’s Good Estate Management for Schools guidance would be an advantage.

Why you will enjoy working with us

You will join a diverse and ambitious school community where the estates function is recognised as essential to pupils’ experience and the success of the Academy. You will have scope to shape priorities, improve the site and develop your team, while benefiting from the support and shared expertise of Anthem Schools Trust. We offer a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing support and a range of financial benefits.

Ready to make your mark? If you are a practical and people-focused estates professional who wants to lead improvements and contribute to the life of a thriving school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references, right to work checks and other essential pre-employment checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake appropriate safeguarding and child protection training.

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 St Mark's Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 983 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mark's Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-church-of-england-academy

St Mark’s Church of England Academy is a 11-18 Academy based in the South London borough of Merton. The Academy is rapidly improving as demonstrated by its rapid increase in GCSE headline figures. The Academy is a community founded on our key values of Trust, Hope and Love and these values permeate our school community.

The Academy is located on the outskirts of London and is well served by Mitcham Eastfields train station which runs regular services towards Central London and Sutton and Wimbledon.

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