Overview
Sawtry Village Academy is looking for an experienced Site Manager with a great work ethic to manage the school site and associated site staff.
You will be a team player, able to prioritise workload and work on your own initiative, as well as oversee external contractors working on site and the school site team. You will ensure premises health and safety standards are kept to a high standard, proactively look for improvements and help the school maintain a good public image. This post would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
* Highly motivated, reliable, and professional with a strong work ethic.
* Ability to work independently when needed.
* Using own initiative to be proactive in ensuring tasks are completed.
* Skilled in general DIY/maintenance, with a trade background being advantageous.
* Knowledgeable in Health & Safety best practices.
* Comfortable using IT systems and managing online maintenance tools.
* Experienced in managing teams/working with external contractors and supervising their activities.
* A strong team player with the ability to use initiative and work independently when needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the premises are clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.
* Take pride in keeping the site in an excellent state of tidiness and repair, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.
* Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and external hirers via our compliance platform Iamcompliant.
* Operate the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and control heating and other building systems efficiently.
* Participate in the on-call rota and respond to out-of-hours emergencies when necessary. Act as the main keyholder responsible for security of the premises, including opening up and locking of premises for extended school provision, lettings and emergency call outs. Identify and train a suitable 2nd keyholder to cover periods of absence and be contactable outside normal working hours.
* Provide a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the school Principal, to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
* Manage the site team in undertaking activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment (e.g., gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes, drains clearance).
* Keep accurate online records and paperwork relating to building, plant, and equipment servicing, maintenance and statutory compliance.
* Arrange for maintenance work to be carried out by suitably qualified contractors, monitoring their safety practices, reporting on quality where possible, and following up any required further work.
* Carry out Health and Safety checks including Fire, Asbestos, Legionella, vehicles and keep up-to-date records under the direction of the Line Manager / Headteacher.
* Planning – maintain an annual Premises Site Improvement Plan in consultation with the Headteacher and Trust Estates Team. Deliver SIP by costing and planning projects to ensure best value and timely delivery without disruption to school operations.
* Budgets – oversee the Estates budget for the school (approximate annual value over £100k) and work with the Trust Estates Team, Finance teams and Site Officers to ensure procurement processes are followed and value for money is achieved.
About Sawtry Village Academy
Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people in the heart of the community. The school values are embedded in everyday life, encouraging staff to deliver high-quality education and contribute to a thriving school environment. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has become one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is committed to high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities and operates primary, secondary and special schools across multiple counties.
Meridian Trust offers a range of benefits for teaching and support staff, including:
* Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities to gain specialist knowledge
* Initial Teacher Training (ITT) support
* Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing
* Cycle to work scheme
* Pension schemes (defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension)
* Healthcare benefits including free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Free on-site parking
* Discounts on a wide range of benefits
To explore benefits, please visit: https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/
Closing date for applications is: 02/02/2026
Interviews to be held: w/c 02/02/2026
Note: We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The 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 appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, as well as online searches.
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