About this role
Site Manager
📍 Location: Heworth Grange School 💰 Salary: Grade 7 SCP 19 - 23 (£32,061 - £34,435) ⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent 36 hours, All year round 📅 Start Date: June 2026
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Consilium Academies is seeking a committed and experienced Site Manager to join our team at Heworth Grange School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environment for our students and staff.
At Consilium, we are driven by our mission to be an excellent trust with excellent schools. Guided by our values of excellence, equity, and integrity, we are dedicated to supporting both our staff and students to achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As Site Manager, you will take the lead on all aspects of facilities management across the school. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensure statutory compliance, manage maintenance programmes, and lead a team responsible for delivering high standards across the estate.
You will also work closely with the Trust’s central estates team to support capital projects and continuous improvement of our facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of health & safety, ensuring full statutory compliance Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes Oversee site security, including keyholding and emergency response Coordinate and monitor contractors and service providers Manage cleaning, waste, and grounds maintenance services Support delivery of capital projects and site improvements Maintain accurate records, risk registers, and compliance documentation Line manage and develop the facilities team Contribute to financial planning and budget managementAbout You
We are looking for someone who:
Has proven experience in facilities or site management, ideally in a school or complex environment Demonstrates strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements Has experience managing contractors, budgets, and maintenance programmes Is highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills Can build strong working relationships with staff, contractors, and stakeholders Takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment Is proactive, hands-on, and able to lead by exampleQualifications & Skills
Essential:
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Strong ICT skills (Excel, reporting tools, etc.) Knowledge of facilities management and maintenance practices Desirable:
IWFM Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) NEBOSH / IOSH qualification Trade qualification (e.g. electrical or HVAC) First Aid qualificationWhy Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and collaborative Trust Access to high-quality professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeingAbout Heworth Grange School
Heworth Grange is a vibrant and inclusive school where staff are valued and supported to succeed. We are committed to delivering a broad, balanced education that develops the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.
As part of our ongoing improvement journey, supported by the DfE RISE programme, we are building a strong future and are looking for talented individuals to help us achieve our ambitions.
Safeguarding
Consilium Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Heworth Grange School, please contact [email protected]
Closing date for applications is Thursday 21st May 2026, 09.00am
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.