Site Manager - Full-time

Royal Rise Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2085-255S
• Posted:22/01/2026
• Pay: £26,393.00 - £27,713.00 Annually (Actual)
• Start Date:February 2026
• App Close Date:08/02/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Are you ready to make a real impact in education and facilities management? Due to the successful promotion of our current Site Manager, we are looking for a dynamic, proactive Site Manager to join our thriving school community. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, inspiring environment for staff and pupils —while leading the way in compliance, innovation, and best practice.

The Site Manager will work on a split shift, to support with the locking and unlocking of the school site, the hours of work will be:  

Monday – Thursday, 7.00am – 11.55am and 3.45pm – 18.15pm and;
Friday, 7.00am – 11.50am and 3.45pm – 18.15pm.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of new health & safety law and compliance
• Join a collaborative premises network across the Trust for support and best practice
• Enjoy professional development, training, and support for your career growth
• Make a difference every day in a vibrant, supportive school

 About the Role

As Site Manager, you’ll:

• Oversee the security, maintenance, and statutory compliance of our school site
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing for all staff and students
• Manage contractors, budgets, and resources with efficiency and care
• Drive record-keeping and ensure we meet the latest legal standards (including Building Safety Act, Martyn’s Law, and Fire Safety Regulations)
• Lead on fire safety, risk assessments, and planned works
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

 What We’re Looking For

• Experience in premises management, facilities, or estates (school experience a plus)
• Up-to-date knowledge of health & safety law and best practice
• A good level of IT knowledge
• Excellent communication, organisation, and energy
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for making a difference

 Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of our school and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all, we want to hear from you! Please apply via MyNewTerm with your application form and supporting statement explaining how your skills match this role. (If you would prefer the application form in a different format, please contact us)

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.  Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Information about the school

Royal Rise Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is a thriving one-form entry school set in the heart of the Tonbridge community. Our children are happy, enthusiastic, and keen to learn. The school is celebrating its second year of excellent SATS results and is now in the top 10% of schools nationally.

We have a supportive, passionate leadership team and a dedicated team of staff who provide the highest standard of education for every child, creating an environment where learning is fun, and every member of our school community is valued.

Cygnus Academies Trust

Royal Rise Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business, and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools within our Trust

Safer Recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Royal Rise, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2DQ
• Telephone: 01732 354 143
• Email: office@royalriseprimary.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Site Manager Application Pack