Site Manager
Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 July 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
- NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 – 23 - £32,061 - £34,435
Additional allowances
NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 – 23 - £32,061 - £34,435
Site Manager job summary
Site Manager
Salary: NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 - 23 - £32,061 - £34,435
Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week, all year round
Start date: September 2026
Join a Trust where Excellence, Equality and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
Washington Academy is seeking an experienced, proactive and hands-on Site Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliant and welcoming for our students, staff and visitors.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Consilium Academies, a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to providing excellent education and exceptional environments where every child can thrive.
About the Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational management of the Academy's premises and facilities. This is a practical leadership role where you will work alongside the facilities team, undertaking maintenance and repairs while coordinating day-to-day site operations.
You will lead on:
- Managing the safe, secure and efficient operation of the school site.
- Premises compliance, health and safety and statutory inspections.
- Planned and reactive maintenance.
- Managing contractors and facilities staff.
- Site security, opening and closing procedures and emergency response.
- Grounds maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping standards.
- Supporting capital projects and estate improvements.
- Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience managing school, commercial or public sector facilities.
- Is a practical, hands-on leader who is happy to undertake maintenance tasks alongside their team.
- Has excellent knowledge of health and safety and building maintenance.
- Can effectively manage contractors and coordinate multiple priorities.
- Has strong organisational and communication skills.
- Is committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellent customer service.
- Is confident using IT systems to manage records and reporting.
A recognised facilities, health and safety or building maintenance qualification would be advantageous, along with experience of compliance management within an education or similar environment.
Why Join Washington Academy?
Washington Academy is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious secondary school where students are at the centre of everything we do. Our modern facilities provide an excellent environment for learning, and we are committed to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.
As part of Consilium Academies, you'll benefit from:
- Excellent professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning.
- A supportive and collaborative Trust network.
- Opportunities for career progression across our family of schools.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
About Consilium Academies
Consilium Academies is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with schools across the North East, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Guided by our values of Excellence, Equality and Integrity, we are committed to creating outstanding schools where every student and colleague can succeed.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact David.gilboy-dodds@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 31st July
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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 Washington Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Washington Academy website
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