Site Manager - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-556S
• Posted:30/01/2026
• Pay:£31,040 - £32,849 FTE – SAT E
• Start Date:9th March 2026
• App Close Date:20/02/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

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• 37 hours per week, all year round

We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join our expanding Trust. This is a pivotal role where your contributions directly impact the safety and welfare of our students and staff.

Role and Responsibilities

As Site Manager, you will have overarching responsibility for our school grounds and buildings. This is an incredibly important and vital role. You will balance strategic responsibilities with practical, hands-on maintenance work.

You will lead and inspire the site team, including other site team members, and liaising with external cleaning and grounds maintenance personnel, ensuring high standards are met across the board.

Key Responsibilities

• Security & Safety: Act as the designated key holder and ensure the security of the site, including the management of CCTV and alarm systems.
• Maintenance & Improvement: Take pride in the school's appearance by undertaking general repairs, redecoration, and minor plumbing or electrical works.
• Leadership: Plan and manage the time of the site staff, overseeing recruitment, appraisals, and development.
• Operations: Manage the efficient operation of heating, lighting, and plant systems.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: A background in building/site maintenance with the ability to forward plan and solve problems. Considerable DIY experience is essential.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead a team, prioritize work, and meet challenging deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using ICT for record-keeping and the ability to manage budgets.
• Flexibility: A willingness to work flexibly to respond to urgent requests and undertake driving of the minibus as required.
• Commitment: An understanding of safeguarding issues and a commitment to child welfare.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact David McQuillan, Deputy Headteacher, at david.mcquillan@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to david.mcquillan@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Diane Mills
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: (01474) 814646
• Email: diane.mills@swale.at

Fax: (01474) 814646

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack