Site Manager
Goldington Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
5 January 2026
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2025
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
- £30,518.00 - £37,280.00 Annually (Actual) NJC points 16-26
Site Manager job summary
About this Role
Due to our current Site Manager relocating, we are recruiting for their position and are looking for someone who is proactive, committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and keen to be part of a school community that values its staff and invests in their development.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and suitably experienced Site Manager to join our dedicated and friendly team. This is a permanent position, and the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school site, supporting across all areas including maintenance, security, health and safety, and facilities management.
This is a full time role, with a generous holiday allowance and flexibility with hours. Discounted accommodation may be available as part of the role.
The role will include:
Leadership & Oversight
- Manage site, lettings and cleaning personnel, ensuring high standards and efficient operations. Lead by example and support staff development through performance monitoring and work allocation.
Premises Management
- Take charge of site services and ensure our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and inspiring.
Health & Safety Coordinator
- Conduct daily checks, manage fire safety systems, and promote a culture of safety for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Security & Surveillance
- Oversee alarm systems, CCTV, and site access procedures. Be the first line of defence against risks like vandalism and arson.
Maintenance & Contractor Coordination
- Supervise external contractors and contribute to planned and preventative maintenance schedules. Ensure timely repairs and upkeep of facilities.
Out-of-Hours Support
- Assist with lettings and community use of facilities.
Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports to support strategic decision-making.
About the school
Having achieved a 2022 Ofsted grading of ‘good’ overall, with personal development, leadership and management being recognised as ‘outstanding,’ we are determined not to be complacent and want to achieve even more for our students and staff. Our motto is ‘Engaging Minds, Nurturing Success and Inspiring Futures,’ and the school seeks to achieve this in many different ways.
Our February 2022 Ofsted report begins with the following paragraph: “Pupils are proud of their school. They enthuse about it to their parents, who know that they feel safe and happy. Pupils have many subjects to choose from, so everyone gets a chance to shine. They know that leaders have very high expectations of what they can achieve.”
We were delighted that our 2023 GCSE results confirmed we are in the top 2% of schools nationally for progress of pupils between ages 11 and 16, and that our 2024/2025 GCSE results continued to be very strong.
What can we offer you?
- Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders
- Robust behaviour system
- A range of staff benefits including a cash health plan and access to a cycle to work scheme
The school’s successes are well documented and more information about these can be found on our website Home | Goldington Academy but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Karen Chisnall chisnallk@goldington.beds.sch.uk for more information.
We are aware of commitments you will have made to your schools and the children therefore we can be flexible on start dates for the right candidate. We also reserve the right to close this advert early if the vacancy is filled before the closing date.
Conditions of Service
All appointments will be in accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services.
Equal Opportunities
Goldington Academy is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed. It is the wish of the academy’s Governors to appoint the most suitable candidate from all the candidates offering themselves for appointment.
Safer Recruitment
Goldington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable, and other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Goldington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 942 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goldington Academy website
School location
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