Job Description

Salary

NJC points 25 to 28
36,363 - 39,152 per annum

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Bristol

Job category

Estate Management

Date posted

22/09/2025

Job reference

GST-R1447

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is 'Always Learning'

We're looking for a dedicated Site Manager to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

About the role:

Yate Academy is looking for an experienced site manager with a great work ethic to be able to manage the school site and associated site staff. You will be a team player, able to prioritise workload and work on your own initiative, as well as oversee external contractors working on site and the school site team. You will ensure premises health and safety standards are kept to a high standard, proactively look for improvements and help the school maintain a good public image. This post would suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Act as the main keyholder being responsible for security of the premises. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, lettings and emergency call outs, identifying and training a suitable 2nd keyholder to cover periods of absence. As a keyholder, the post-holder should be contactable outside normal working hours. They will be expected to respond appropriately in the event of emergencies arising at any time. This duty will extend to include Woodlands and Tyndale primary schools. To provide a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the school Principal to ensure a high standard of repair & decoration throughout the school. Manage the site team in undertaking activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction. To keep accurate online records and paperwork relating to building, plant, and equipment servicing and maintenance. To use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, plan works, and effectively direct work on site. To arrange for maintenance work to be carried out by suitably qualified contractors, monitoring the safety of their working practices, reporting where possible on the quality of their work and follow up any apparent failures or further work required. To be responsible for carrying out Health and safety checks including: Fire, Asbestos, Legionella, vehicles and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Regional Estates Manager.
To be responsible Fire Warden, safely leading the school in an event of a fire and preparing the school in case of emergency.

About Yate Academy

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm 7th October 2025. The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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