Deputy Head of Estates – Victoria Academies Trust Hours: 37 hours per week (52.143 weeks per year) Grade / Salary: NJC20-NJC24 (£32,597 to £35,412) NJC15-NJC20 (£30,024 to £32,597) Location: Blended, with base at Victoria Park Academy, plus frequent travel to other schools Contract Type: Permanent (52.143 weeks per year) 29 days annual leave (34 days after 5 years continuous service) Closing Date: 17th December 2025 Shortlisting: 18th December 2025 Interview date: 7th January 2026 Victoria Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Estates into a newly created role. The Deputy Head of Estates will play a vital role within the Trust. Under the direction of the Head of Estates, along with the support of each academy’s site team, the Deputy Head of Estates is responsible for the management and support of each academy’s premises, including: management and administration, contracts and procurement, services, maintenance, repairs, security and fire, porterage, cleaning and hygiene, site development, Health & Safety and compliance The role would suit an ambitious individual who strives to expand their knowledge and experience. We are seeking someone with a meticulous eye for detail and a tenacious approach with a background in maintenance, health and safety or facilities management. As a member of our successful values-led Trust, that invests heavily in its colleagues, we offer you: • Access to high quality professional learning and development to grow and develop in your role • Opportunities to work and support across a strong team • A dedicated and welcoming team who are all committed to be the best they can be, and support our schools and children to be the best they can be too • A focus on wellbeing, with access to a range of employee benefits In return, we ask that you are: • Committed to our trust values and vision • A successful and passionate individual • Well organised and dedicated to become the best you can be • Compassionate caring and kind. If you feel that you would like to be a part of our team, then we would love to hear from you. You can find out more about what we do via our Trust website, victoriaacademiestrust.org – where you can also download a full recruitment pack and application form – or via X (Twitter) @VicAcademies. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Masters, Head of Estates: Chris.Masters@victrust.org Victoria Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement of this role. Hours 37 hours per week (52.143 weeks per year) Grade NJC20-NJC24 (£32,597 to £35,412) or NJC15-NJC20 (£30,024 to £32,597) Location Victoria Park Academy, 99 Ballot Street, Smethwick, B66 3HH (Blended, with base at Victoria Park Academy, plus frequent travel to other schools) Contract Permanent Closing Date 17th December 2025