[260728] Site manager in Plymouth

Location: Mount Tamar School, Row Lane, Higher St Budeaux, Plymouth, PL5 2EF

Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking an energetic, passionate and resilient Site Manager, to build on a culture of high expectations and achieving the best outcomes for all pupils. You will support your school sites and the Estates Operations Manager as appropriate. Reporting to the Headteacher and where appropriate, supporting the Estate Operations Manager, this role is an ideal opportunity to get involved and gain experience in aspects of site management. The role will include day-to-day operations, health and safety, compliance, service testing and maintenance, and working as part of a small team who provide estates related services to a cluster of Reach South schools in Devon.

Key Responsibilities

• All adults working at Reach South must ensure that the safeguarding of children is the highest priority and are responsible for reporting any concerns in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
• To actively promote and maintain commitment to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
• To manage the academy premises and site to ensure the health, safety and security of all pupils, staff, parents, governors and stakeholders, including contractors and visitors to the site.
• To work under own initiative to ensure workload is prioritised and efficiently completed.
• Under the direction of the Headteacher and EBM, the Site Manager will be responsible for the maintenance, safety and security of the premises and its contents.
• Act as the primary key holder, ensuring security and operational readiness of the school site, including emergency response coordination.
• To line manage and oversee site staff at all school sites.
• Coordinate the site team’s resources across sites to ensure each school has adequate site team support at all times, including recruitment, training, and performance management, ensuring alignment with trust-wide policies.
• Working in liaison with the Estates Operation Manager, where appropriate, to ensure that the school achieves all required services, testing and maintenance requirements, associated with key statutory requirements.
• Ensure the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and Operational Safety Manual are complied with at both sites within remit.
• Facilitates communication and coordination between sites, ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
• Conduct Health & Safety inductions of new staff site staff at Mount Tamar School.
• Where required will assist in the production, monitoring and review of risk assessments.

About the School

Our school is for children who have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) describing Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and/or an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We have children on roll from Y3-Y11. We are a community of approximately 100 pupils and 100 staff over 4 sites in the Plymouth area. Our main Primary and Secondary School site is at Row Lane in Higher St Budeaux in the north of the city. The school provides a broad, balanced curriculum and is enhanced by our Forest School for Primary pupils and our craft/design and technology and farm sites for secondary pupils. We also use various external training providers to offer more specialised provision.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Closing date: for applications is 13th August 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 19th August 2026