55 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    26 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Band I SCP 23-25

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a key role in ensuring our school environment is safe, secure, and conducive to learning for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, including maintenance, health and safety compliance, security, and overseeing contractors. You’ll work closely with school leaders and Trust colleagues to ensure the highest standards of site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the school site is maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe and welcoming learning environment.Manage planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors and suppliers.Monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.Support capital projects and site development initiatives.

What we’re Looking For

Proven experience in site or facilities management (school experience desirable).Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance.Excellent organisational and communication skills.A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.A commitment to supporting inclusive education for pupils with SEND.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

As part of Ascent Academies Trust, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Access to Trust-wide resources and expertise.

A role where your work directly impacts the lives of pupils and staff

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Springwater Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 19
School size
Up to 120 pupils
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Springwater Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjones@ascenttrust.org.

School location

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