School Site Manager

Built in 2012, The Sir Robert Woodard Academy boasts modern facilities arising from a £39m BSF contract. Recent years have seen capital additions of over £250k, contributing to a wide range of internal facilities such as fitness suite, theatre, sports hall, and sixth form. As the school grows in popularity, there is likely to be further expansion and development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and professionally qualified Site Manager to join the academy as soon as possible. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the key areas of responsibility will fall into four main categories and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate proven experience and an excellent understanding of these:-

● People Management

● Project Management

● Estates Management

● Compliance and Health and Safety

This is a senior role in the academy and calls for vision, a whole-school approach and an understanding of how the learning environment contributes to the overall teaching and learning experience for the child. 

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, part of the Woodard family of schools and one of the ‘happiest’ schools in the country (The Sunday Times, 2025), is a thriving 11–18 academy, serving primarily the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. We are committed to ensuring that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. 

At SRWA, our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with wellbeing support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training and CPD programmes delivered at every level up to senior leadership. 

Sir Robert Woodard Academy staff benefit from the following:-

• a modern and spacious working environment

• strong and supportive collegial relationships

• the opportunity for professional growth and development

• generous employer contribution pension scheme of 21.5%

• free employee wellness programme and onsite wellbeing support

• free use of the Academy’s fitness suite

• free on site car parking and easy access to local public transport

• cycle to work scheme.

Quotes from full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of “Good” in all areas:

"The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn….Pupils treat each other with respect…low-level disruption is rare." 

"Pupils, parents and carers feel proud of their school…one parent told us ‘we are really impressed with the school, the ethos and the staff’.”

A Staff Well-being survey in June 2024 revealed our staff consider these areas ‘outstanding’:

Staff morale, workload and job satisfaction

Appreciation of staff achievement/contribution

Opportunities for staff to develop. 

The successful applicant will:-

● have excellent project management skills and experience 

● have proven team leadership experience 

● demonstrate exceptional management qualities

● have a natural ability to motivate and inspire colleagues 

● evidence a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation

● display extensive technical knowledge of building services

● be forward thinking and adaptable

● be well-organised with a sound work ethic

● have a critical eye for detail 

● have excellent written and verbal communication skills

● develop good working relationships quickly, with a wide range of people 

● manage a varied and complex workload and be able to problem solve with initiative 

● monitor a budget efficiently and cost effectively

● have an excellent level of physical fitness 

● take pride in the role and the premises and expect the same of others in the team. 

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a lively, fast-paced, passionate, demanding yet rewarding place to work. If you want to work with a team of people who love what they do and are prepared to go the extra mile in order to achieve results, and you want to work near Brighton, with all its rich cultural opportunities, then this may be the place for you.

The salary for this position is NJC SCP 36-41: currently £45,718-£50,788 per annum 

Annual leave entitlement is 28 days, plus all bank holidays.

Hours are 37 per week, Monday-Friday, working various shifts, plus call-outs and occasional evening/weekend working required. 

 Our commitment to Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities:

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks, including the receipt of two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form and to give consent for an online search to be carried out against their name. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, therefore individuals on the children’s barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply. There is a six month probation period for all post-holders. The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Application Process:

If you are interested, please apply online before the closing date* demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: 22/6/25*

*Please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint any strong candidates applying before the deadline has passed and to close the advert at any time before the deadline date, should a sufficient number of strong applications be received. If you are interested then you are advised to apply early.