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Full Time: 37 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday

Working Weeks: 52 weeks

Start Date: An October start is preferred, subject to completed onboarding checks.

This role will be based at Wayland Academy, Merton Rd, Watton, Thetford, IP25 6BA.

Wayland Academy is looking for a Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and maintenance of our school site, ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, well maintained and ready to support the success of our students and staff.

While this is advertised as a full-time position, we are equally happy to consider applications from candidates looking for part-time hours. We want to find the right person for the role and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. If you are interested in the role but can only work part time, please indicate in your application how many hours you would ideally like to work each week. If you are shortlisted for interview, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working pattern with the panel and explore what might work best for both you and the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of the site and premises service.
• Ensuring the security of the Academy and its contents, including fire and burglar alarm systems and CCTV.
• Undertaking key holder responsibilities, including opening and securing the site.
• Planning and organising routine maintenance and site improvement programmes.
• Managing maintenance requests and work schedules through the SmartLog portal.
• Ensuring the Academy complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and Trust risk assessments.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, plumbing, power and other utility systems to ensure they are operating effectively.
• Managing premises-related health and safety matters and maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
• Overseeing minor improvement projects and liaising with contractors and external suppliers.
• Obtaining quotes, monitoring contracts and supporting effective budget management.Leading and supporting the site team.
• Taking responsibility for the Academy minibus, ensuring it remains clean, tidy and roadworthy.

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience of premises maintenance and security, ideally within a school or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements, statutory regulations and fire safety.
• Experience of managing people, budgets and programmes of work.
• Experience of using online maintenance, work-order or similar systems.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver maintenance programmes effectively.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors and external representatives.
• Experience of working within a school environment.
• Awareness of environmental and sustainability strategies.
• A full driving licence

We offer:

• Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
• Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
• Free parking at most sites
• Personalised CPD and development programmes
• A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high‑performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9‑5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning it among the highest‑performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.

At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest‑quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. We take both learning and pastoral care seriously, ensuring that our students leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the wider world.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3‑19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023 gave Wayland Academy an overall grade of ‘Good'. “School and Trust leaders form a strong and cohesive team which has driven, and continues to secure, school improvement.”

Closing date for applications: 12noon on Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.