Site ManagerContract: PermanentHours: 40 hours, 52 weeksWorking pattern: Monday to FridaySalary: Pathway 5, £33,585 - £36,071(FTE £31,067 - £33,366)Site: Thomas Deacon AcademyClosing date: 9am on 3rd SeptemberStart date: ASAPPlease note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.Are you a proactive leader with a passion for creating safe and efficient environments?Do you thrive on responsibility, teamwork, and making a visible impact every day?Are you ready to take the next step in your facilities career?If that sounds like you, they’d love to hear from you!Your role:As Site Manager at Thomas Deacon Academy, you’ll take on a key leadership role at the heart of their Facilities and Estates team. You’ll shape and maintain the environment that supports learning, growth and community across their impressive campus.You’ll lead a team of Property Services Officers, manage contractors, and ensure the site is secure, safe and fully operational. From unlocking buildings and setting up rooms to overseeing health and safety and technical systems, you’ll deliver a high-quality caretaking and facilities service. You’ll be the main keyholder and a central figure in maintaining the Academy’s physical environment, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure everything from waste management to fire safety is handled with care and precision.To succeed, you’ll need strong leadership skills, hands-on maintenance experience, and the ability to work flexibly and independently. A full driving licence is essential, and while qualifications in health & safety or maintenance are desirable, your initiative, reliability and communication skills are what will set you apart.About them:Joining the Facilities and Estates Team at Thomas Deacon Education Trust means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills are valued. The team works across multiple Trust locations to keep schools safe, functional and welcoming - ensuring smooth daily operations. From managing access and technical systems to providing porter services and maintenance support, your work enables educators to focus on teaching and learning. By maintaining clean, secure and efficient spaces, you’ll directly contribute to the success and wellbeing of their educational community.If you’re ready to take pride in your work, lead with purpose, and help create a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff, they’d love to welcome you to the team.Why work for them?:Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”At TDET, 95% of their new employees highly rate their induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of their dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.According to their 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!To ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thomas Deacon Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.TDET - Working together to transform lives through educationThomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, they are committed to equality of opportunity for all. They welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join them in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
