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Site Manager - Full-time

The Viking Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F20-174-S
  • Posted:13/11/2025
  • Pay:KSE (£27,852 - £29,716 per annum)
  • Start Date:January 2026
  • App Close Date:12/12/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 15th December 2025

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About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to take a leading role in maintaining, improving, and securing the facilities at the Viking Academy Trust. 

You will ensure that our buildings and grounds are safe, well-presented, and fully operational to support teaching, learning, and community use. 

This is a hands-on and varied role that requires strong practical skills, excellent organisational ability, and a commitment to Health & Safety compliance. The successful candidate will also manage site staff, liaise with contractors, and support wider Trust estates projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Ensure the maintenance, security, and compliance of all school buildings, grounds, and facilities in line with Health & Safety legislation. 
  • Act as the school’s Chief Fire Officer, maintaining records and leading emergency procedures. 
  • Manage and supervise site staff and oversee the work of cleaning and maintenance contractors. 
  • Support the Estates Manager with statutory checks, compliance documentation, and ongoing site improvement projects. 
  • Coordinate and undertake practical maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, decorating, and basic plumbing or carpentry. 
  • Manage security operations, including keyholder duties, alarm response, and site access for lettings and events. 
  • Liaise with the Estates Manager and senior leaders on budgeting, procurement, and project planning. 
  • Prepare and maintain facilities for school and community events. 
  • Ensure the school minibus is maintained, serviced, and legally compliant. 

We’re looking for someone with: 

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager, Caretaker, or Facilities Supervisor, ideally within a school or large organisation. 
  • Strong practical maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to safely operate relevant tools and machinery. 
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, fire safety, and statutory compliance requirements. 
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and ICT skills. 
  • Experience supervising staff and managing contractors. 
  • A flexible, proactive attitude and the ability to work independently. 
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

Closing date: 12th December 2025 
Interviews: Week beginning 15th December 2025 

The Viking Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Viking Academy Trust is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Viking Academy Trust also embraces and cultivates an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.

Information about the trust

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

At Viking, we make sure that our ultimate focus and core purpose remains excellent teaching and learning for every child. Our teaching is progressive and adaptive and we strive for the best outcomes for all. We invest time and training into our staff so that they can invest their skills and expertise into our children.

For children to thrive, they need to feel that they belong. Our people and our environments are warm and welcoming. Every member of our staff invests in building strong relationships with children and getting to know children well means we can focus on equity of opportunity.

This means that we can prioritise social and emotional learning along with the academic as we know that children need to learn how to be resilient, to have healthy and safe relationships and to face the world with problem solving skills.

We nurture children to become responsible citizens, ready to face the modern world and to make the most of their every potential both academically and socially. At Viking schools, we have high standards and expectations and we know how to support children to reach them.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Leonie Roke, HR Assistant
  • Address:Upton Junior School,
    Edge End Road,
    Broadstairs,
    Kent,
    CT10 2AH
  • Telephone: 01843861393
  • Email: HRA@vikingacademytrust.com

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.