Estates Manager

Acorn Education Trust is seeking a skilled and highly practical Estates Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance, safety and day-to-day operation of our school sites. This role will be predominantly be based at Avon Valley Academy , one of our Wiltshire-based secondary schools, with planned and reactive support provided to other schools within the Trust when required. Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Required: ASAP At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, seventeen primary and four secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. Working as a key member of our site team, you will be a hands-on individual with strong trade skills who takes pride in maintaining safe, well-presented and fully operational learning environments.

As Estates Manager , you will provide operational oversight of the school premises and facilities, ensuring that buildings and grounds are safe, secure, compliant and fit for purpose. You will work closely with school leaders and the Trust’s Head of Estates, combining practical maintenance work with leadership and coordination responsibilities.

If you are passionate about delivering high standards in school environments and want to make a positive impact for children, families and staff, we would welcome your application.

We are looking for someone who:

Is practical, proactive and solution-focused

Has strong hands-on trade skills (e.g. plumbing, electrical, maintenance or similar)

Can work independently while managing multiple priorities

Communicates well and is confident leading others

Is flexible and responsive to the needs of a busy school environment

Takes pride in maintaining high standards across school sites

We can offer the successful candidate:

The opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing Trust

A role that makes a direct, visible impact on students and staff

Varied, hands-on work with autonomy and responsibility

A stable role primarily based at Avon Valley Academy, with Trust-wide collaboration

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after five years’ service

A Local Government Pension Scheme

An annual pay review

A Care First employee assistance programme

A Cycle to work scheme

For more information , including a full job description and person specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to contact Colin Hector, Head of Estates, for an informal conversation about the role before applying on: 01985-801055. Closing date: Monday 25th May 2026 at midnight

We welcome early applications and may close the vacancy early if an appropriate candidate is found.