At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school premises, ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Company: Join Northern Education Trust, a leading charitable education Trust with a focus on improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working requests considered; strong focus on safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a thriving school community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
The predicted salary is between 30518 - 31537 £ per year.
Post: Site Manager (Maternity Cover)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027 (or at the return of the original post holder)
Salary Range: SCP16 – SCP18 (£30,518 - £31,537)
Working Type: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Base: Essa Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to join our school on a maternity cover basis. Our school is proud to be rated strong in all areas by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to maintaining a safe, well-organised, and high-quality learning environment for all pupils and staff.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, taking responsibility for premises management, health and safety compliance, and the upkeep of our facilities to the highest standard. Working closely with the leadership team, you will help sustain the positive, welcoming environment that underpins our school’s success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hands-on professional who takes pride in their work and is committed to supporting a thriving school community.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits:
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Mark Field, Business Manager, at m.field@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026 at 9am
JE009 Site Manager - Maternity Cover (Secondary) employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
