260526B Site Manager

Post:
Site Manager

Location:

GAIL, Wheat ridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF

Salary Range: NJC Grade I Pt 18-20, £34,434 - £36,363

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round

Contract

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

To Find out more about GAIL, please view our applicant Pack - GAIL Applicant Pack

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and safety of our school site and buildings.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll ensure the school environment is safe, secure, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. You’ll play a key role in safeguarding the site, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site, buildings, and equipment to a high standard
• Ensure site security, including opening and closing procedures
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and inspections
• Oversee cleaning staff to ensure quality and efficiency
• Manage health & safety compliance, including risk assessments and statutory checks
• Work with external contractors and ensure safe working practices on site
• Maintain accurate records using compliance systems
• Support procurement of services and site maintenance contracts
• Respond to urgent repairs and emergencies across Trust schools when required

About the successful candidate

Essential

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Practical experience of building maintenance (e.g. plumbing, heating, basic repairs)
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations (e.g. COSHH, asbestos, legionella, fire safety)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A proactive, flexible, and “can-do” attitude

• Experience working in a school or similar environment
• Knowledge of estates or facilities procurement
• Experience using compliance or estates management systems
• A trade qualification or background in construction

About the School

Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.

The school’s designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles.

The school will be based in the Wheat ridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.

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About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on  or emailing us at recruitment.

Closing date: for applications is 23rd June 2026.

Interview Date:
Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 6th July 2026.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form…