Site Manager
Newbridge School, Romford, Essex, RM6 4TRThis job expired on 14 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 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
- £37,068.00 - £38,058.00 Annually (Actual) OUTL7, points 23-25 (pay award from 01/04/25 pending)
Site Manager job summary
Newbridge Academy is a large all through SEND academy with pupils from age 2 - 19yrs. The Academy is across 2 locations approximately 10 minutes apart.
Job purpose
To support the Principal and Estates & Facilities Manager by taking responsibility for management of the Newbridge Academy sites and associated facilities under an agreed system of supervision, taking responsibility for the management and development of specialist site services.
Manage other site staff including allocation and monitoring of work and performance appraisal (Caretakers and cleaners across the sites). Oversee external contractors working on site.
To support support out of school hours lettings either at the Newbridge Academies or across the Trust where appropriate (additional hours via timesheet) including hydro pool facilities.
Duties and responsibilities:
Manage Specialist Premises Function - Oversee specialised areas within the school premises.
Risk Assessment - Evaluate security risks, including vandalism and arson, and implement preventive measures
Security Checks - Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing of the premises.
Fire Safety Management - Manage fire safety equipment and schedule fire drills.
Maintenance and Security Management - Carry out and oversee maintenance (including cleaning & repair work), security, and facilities systems. Timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials
Health & Safety - Regular monitoring in relation to the daily health and safety checks around school premises. Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors at all times.
Alarm and Surveillance Systems - Oversee the provision of alarm systems, CCTV, and other surveillance equipment.
Contractor Oversight - Supervise external contractors and contribute to planning, developing and monitoring planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
Reporting - Manage records, information and data, producing analysis and reports
Work allocation & Monitoring - Supervision of cleaners across the academies.
Why join us?
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Family-friendly working policies
- Extensive support and development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
- And more…
Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.
We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrum Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment.
About Newbridge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 183 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newbridge School website
We are a three times outstanding split site special school academy catering for children and young people between the ages of two and nineteen years who have a complex learning difficulty, often accompanied by additional special educational needs, which may include;
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments
Autistic Spectrum disorders
Associated behaviour
SEMH
Medical needs
We are part of the Astrum Multi Academy Trust with two school sites, which are within one mile of each other. Lower School is for pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and Upper School for students in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and 16-19.
Pupils transfer from Gresham Drive to Barley Lane Campus at the end of Key Stage 2 and are supported to do this through a well-planned transition programme.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to find out more about our work or request paper copies of some of the information.
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