15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£33,178 - £36,369

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and proactive Site Manager to join our school community. The successful candidate will lead and organise, on a daily basis, a team of experienced Site Assistants to ensure a safe, efficient and effective learning and working environment for students and staff.

This position would suit someone with previous site management experience (experience within a school setting would be desirable) and knowledge of establishing and overseeing repairs and maintenance programmes. You will be a key part of our wider Estates team, responsible for building maintenance and ensuring high standards of compliance are maintained, liaising with contractors and supporting longer-term development plans.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Site department health and safety as well as promoting health and safety throughout the school so must have a good knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures as well as the ability to communicate effectively. This is a busy, active and hands-on role, so the ability to manage your time effectively and work to deadlines is essential.

Occasional evening/weekend working may be required from time to time to meet operational needs.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Passionate about ensuring the school environment is exemplary
  • Understanding of the importance of health and safety in a school
  • Flexible and able to work well as part of a team
  • Experienced in leading and supervising others
  • Highly organised with good time management, communication and IT skills

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive and friendly working environment with a range of benefits including opportunities for continued professional development, a cycle to work scheme, on-site free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a staff wellbeing day per year and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service.

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.

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About Robert May's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1319 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Robert May's School website
Email address
lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
Phone number
01256 702700
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Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

Arranging a visit to Robert May's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.

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