About this Role
Site Manager
Salary: NJC Grade 7 SCP 19 - 23 - £33,119 - £35,571
Contract: Permanent,36 hours per week, all year round
Start date: October 2026
Join a Trust where Excellence, Equality andIntegrity 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 ourschool site, ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliantand welcoming for our students, staff and visitors.
This is an exciting opportunity to joinConsilium Academies, a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to providingexcellent education and exceptional environments where every child can thrive.
About the Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibilityfor the operational management of the Academy's premises and facilities. Thisis a practical leadership role where you will work alongside the facilitiesteam, undertaking maintenance and repairs while coordinating day-to-day siteoperations.
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 orbuilding maintenance qualification would be advantageous, along with experienceof compliance management within an education or similar environment.
Why Join Washington Academy?
Washington Academy is a welcoming, inclusive andambitious secondary school where students are at the centre of everything wedo. Our modern facilities provide an excellent environment for learning, and weare committed to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.
As part of Consilium Academies, you'll benefitfrom:
- 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-AcademyTrust with schools across the North East, South Yorkshire and GreaterManchester. Guided by our values of Excellence, Equality and Integrity, we arecommitted to creating outstanding schools where every student and colleague cansucceed.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 17th September 2026.
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged
We look forward to welcoming anew team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to anEnhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching checkwill be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the PublicSector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates fortheir customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
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Site Manager at Washington Academy employer: Washington Academy
Washington Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, dedicated to the professional growth of its staff. As part of Consilium Academies, employees benefit from high-quality development opportunities and a welcoming environment where they can make a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to lead operational excellence while contributing to the overall improvement of education.
