Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Year-Round Framework)

Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework)

The Role

A thriving Secondary Academy in Newcastle is seeking a professional, strategically minded, and highly analytical Site Manager to take complete operational and regulatory control of their school estate, maintenance budgets, and physical security. This leadership position is ideal for an experienced facilities coordinator, estates supervisor, or senior building technician looking to manage a dedicated premises team across a large, busy urban campus in the North East.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day mechanical efficiency, security, and cleaning operations of the academy. Key responsibilities include coordinating caretaker shift patterns, managing the building management system (BMS), tracking utility consumption metrics, and coordinating third-party maintenance contractors. You will assume personal accountability for the flawless tracking of all statutory building compliance records, including emergency lighting diagnostics, legionella flushing logs, fire alarm checks, and structural risk assessments in strict accordance with national HASAWA frameworks.

You will serve as the primary expert adviser to the school's Senior Leadership Team on all estate and building developments. Absolute professionalism, robust organizational capabilities, and a data-driven approach to facilities management are required, as you will balance immediate reactive repairs with long-term preventative maintenance schedules and capital expenditure planning.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Newcastle with a powerful commitment to community development, technical innovation, and staff wellbeing. The school boasts beautifully maintained modern facilities, university-style seminar spaces, and heavily resourced practical departments.

The estates department is recognized as a vital, foundational pillar of the academy's daily success. Senior leaders actively support the premises team with a realistic operational budget, dedicated administrative support, and fully funded pathways for advanced professional accreditations (including IOSH or NEBOSH safety courses).

Requirements

• Proven experience in a site manager, estates supervisor, or senior facilities role, ideally within an educational or high-volume public sector setting

• Deep working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, COSHH guidelines, and statutory building compliance tracking

• Strong IT and data literacy, with complete confidence utilizing digital helpdesk platforms and facilities asset software

• Professional, objective, and proactive approach to team leadership and contractor management

• A qualification or background in a specialized trade (electrical, plumbing, carpentry) is highly advantageous

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.