Assistant Site Manager

Heathermount School, owned by Cavendish, is a specialist day school set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in Ascot, Berkshire. We provide a high-quality education for students aged 5–18 with a primary diagnosis of Autism. In October 2024, we were proud to receive an Outstanding Ofsted inspection.

We are now seeking a dedicated, skilled, and proactive Assistant Site Manager to join our team. This role will primarily support the Site Manager and cover their responsibilities during periods of absence, including sickness and annual leave. You will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment is safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key deputy to the Site Manager, taking a proactive leadership role in the day-to-day management of the school estate, including leading and conducting regular site inspections of buildings, grounds, facilities, and school vehicles.
  

• Take ownership of the planning, coordination, and delivery of routine and reactive maintenance, leading on liaison with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
  

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate site staff in the absence of the Site Manager, setting clear expectations and ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, policies, and best practice.
  

• Take a lead role in cleaning management, including overseeing contractors, conducting audits, addressing performance issues, and coordinating emergency cleaning as required.
  

• Lead and oversee inspections and surveys of the grounds, trees, playing fields, and outdoor facilities (including play equipment), ensuring all areas are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
  

• Lead on all operational planning and site coordination for school events, taking full responsibility for site readiness, health and safety, and logistical arrangements.
  

• Take responsibility for waste management operations and issues and lead on the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all school vehicles.
  

• Deputise fully for the Site Manager in relation to Health & Safety, taking charge of daily safety checks, overseeing risk assessments, ensuring site security, and responding effectively to incidents or emergencies.
  

• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant record-keeping for maintenance, inspections, audits, and statutory checks.
  

• Carry out any additional duties as directed by the School Business Manager, appropriate to the level of responsibility of the role.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience in premises management or maintenance, ideally within a school, care, or facilities environment.
  

• Demonstrate strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative where needed.
  

• Hold a clean driving licence.
  

• Possess knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and relevant statutory compliance.

• An interest in fishing, with the ability to support and contribute to our fishing club

Why Work for Us:

• Be part of a supportive, welcoming, and professional team.

• Contribute to creating a safe and thriving environment for students.

• Access to a comprehensive CPD programme and career development opportunities.

• Work in a school that achieved Advanced Autism Accreditation (July 2021) and an Outstanding Ofsted rating (October 2024).

• Competitive salary with benefits including:

  • Performance-related bonus

  • Life insurance (2x basic salary)

  • Subsidised lunches

  • Employee assistance and wellbeing support

  • Free onsite parking

  • Long service awards

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Pension scheme

  • Livi GP services

  • Blue light discount card

  • Bright exchange discount scheme

We encourage informal visits to meet our inspiring students and dedicated staff. Colleagues from both mainstream and special/alternative provisions are welcome to apply.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.  Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Heathermount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as per the job description and personal specification for their role.  

Any successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Barred List check, online searches, and a minimum of two references from previous employers. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 197

We evaluate applications on receipt and may contact suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. Please note, the role will close as soon as a successful candidate is appointed so early application is recommended.