Site Manager

Full-time (Split shifts)

Salary: Grade E, 52 Weeks

Required 30th March 2026

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Site Manager to join our successful Facilities team.

Primarily based at Kingsmead School, Brighton Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8TE, but when required working at other sites supporting Site Managers and the Estates team around the Derby area.

This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the teaching and working environment for young people and staff. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing, as a result this will require you to be flexible within your duties.

Experience working in educational environments and an understanding of health & safety regulations, including CoSHH and risk assessments is desirable, but support and mentoring will be given to the suitable candidate.

With support, you will be responsible for the management of a small team of cleaning and maintenance staff, security, maintenance, health & safety and cleanliness of the school premises and assisting with planned and reactive maintenance and day to day repairs within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson. You will need a flexible approach to your working day, the ability to identify work priorities and manage your workload whilst ensuring that lower priority work is completed. Please see Job Description for full details.

As Site Manager you will need to share our commitment and vision and will be part of a team of likeminded colleagues, this post will suit someone who is passionate and motivated. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach and values, this is a fundamental part of our school vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Abi Ruane at

HR@respectschools.co.uk

The Respect Collaboration of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

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Closing date: 23rd February 2026 9am

Interview date: 4th March 2026