Heworth Grange School Β· Gateshead, North East
Site Manager π Location: Heworth Grange School π° Salary: Grade 7 SCP 19 - 23 (Β£32,061 - Β£34,435) β³ Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent 36 hours, All year round π 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 Trustβs 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 management About 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 example Qualifications & 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 qualification Why 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 incl