Site Manager

Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5BB

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 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: £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, Points 8 to 14 (37 Hours Per Week All Year Round

Site Manager job summary

Do you take pride in creating safe, clean, and inspiring environments? Are you proactive, organised, and ready to make a real difference every day? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager to join our school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our school is a welcoming, secure, and well-maintained space where children can thrive.

About Us:

Leamington Primary Academy is a large two form entry primary school in Sutton in Ashfield. Our modern building and site provide the perfect environment for our children to thrive. We are looking a site manager to work a split shift to support us in the daily maintenance and compliance of our site.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

As Site Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our school safe, secure, and welcoming for children, staff, and visitors. From overseeing maintenance and repairs to managing cleaning standards and ensuring the security of the premises, you’ll take pride in creating an environment where learning can flourish. This is a hands-on, varied role that requires practical skills, strong organisation, and a proactive approach—every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.
Carry out repairs and maintenance, keeping buildings and grounds in excellent condition.
Supervise cleaning staff and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school.
Manage budgets and plan for long-term site development.
Liaise with contractors, oversee works, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Respond promptly to emergencies and take proactive steps to prevent issues.
Support school lettings and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for all.

We Are Looking For

Someone who takes pride in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
A proactive and positive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively.
An individual with practical maintenance skills and a good understanding of health and safety.
Someone who is organised, dependable, and able to manage tasks independently.
A flexible problem-solver who responds calmly and effectively to challenges.
Someone committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and staff.

We Can Offer You:

A strong commitment to our people, guided by principles of wellbeing, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Access to high-quality professional learning at every stage of your career, including leadership development opportunities.
Clear pathways for career progression across our partnership.
An employee assistance programme offering specialist support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
A positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child.
The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day.

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.