Site Manager

The Role: Site Manager

Type of role: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: L7-L15 (dependant on experience)

Start Date: 1 January 2027 (or sooner)

Advert Closes: Midday 06 November 2026. The White Horse Federation reserves the right to close the advert early, and interview prior to the closing date of the advert.

Interviews: Week commencing 9 November 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

Based in West Swindon, Shaw Ridge Primary School is a friendly and inclusive primary school with a nursery provision for children aged 3 and 4. Situated at the heart of the community, we benefit from excellent teaching facilities and extensive outdoor learning spaces that enrich the educational experiences we provide for our pupils. We are committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that excites, engages and inspires every child.

At Shaw Ridge, we believe every child should feel valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work together to create a positive learning environment where children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Our extensive outdoor areas, including our unique Unity Garden, provide valuable opportunities for exploration, creativity and enrichment.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, reliable and highly organised Site Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a crucial role within the school, responsible for ensuring our site, facilities and grounds are safe, secure, well maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the school site, including premises maintenance, health and safety compliance, site security, contractor management and the upkeep of our indoor and outdoor learning environments. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys making a positive contribution to the school community.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Site Manager we are looking for will:

• Have experience of premises, facilities or site management, ideally within a school or similar environment.
• Have a good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Be able to undertake basic maintenance, repairs and site improvement tasks.
• Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Be confident in liaising with contractors and external agencies.
• Be proactive, flexible and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment.
• Be committed to supporting the wider school community and ensuring the best possible learning environment for our pupils.

Why Work for Us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our pupils are enthusiastic learners who enjoy a broad and engaging curriculum.
• We have a dedicated and passionate staff team committed to helping every child succeed.
• We benefit from excellent facilities and extensive outdoor learning environments.
• We have a supportive leadership team, governors and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation, we benefit from shared expertise, excellent collaboration and outstanding professional development opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can gain a better understanding of our friendly and inclusive environment. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust across South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, which is why we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities.

The Advantages of Joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause Support Network

Discounts, Save Money on Holidays, Clothing and Much More

• Discounts for Teachers
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.