Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
Full Time: 37 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026 / As soon as possible
Are you a practical problem-solver with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for keeping things running smoothly?
Wayland Academy is looking for a Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and maintenance of our school site, ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, well maintained and ready to support the success of our students and staff.
While this is advertised as a full-time position, we are equally happy to consider applications from candidates looking for part-time hours. We want to find the right person for the role and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. If you are interested in the role but can only work part time, please indicate in your application how many hours you would ideally like to work each week. If you are shortlisted for interview, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working pattern with the panel and explore what might work best for both you and the organisation.
As Site Manager, you will play a key role in the effective day-to-day operation of the Academy. You will oversee the maintenance, security and general condition of the site, ensuring that the Academy remains a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the Academy’s buildings and grounds. You’ll oversee site security, carry out routine maintenance, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a hands-on and varied role where no two days are the same!
You’ll also play a key role in keeping our facilities in top shape; from making sure heating and lighting systems are functioning, to ensuring our site is compliant with all relevant legislation. You'll lead a small team, manage budgets, support improvement projects, and even keep our Academy minibus clean and road-ready.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring heating, lighting, plumbing, power and other utility systems to ensure they are operating effectively.
This is a varied, practical role where you will need to be proactive, organised and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of a busy secondary school.
We are looking for someone with practical experience of site maintenance and security who can take ownership of the Academy's premises and ensure that everything is maintained to a high standard.
You will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and statutory regulations, together with the ability to organise work, manage contractors and lead a team effectively.
You will be a confident communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, students, parents and other visitors to the Academy. You will also be able to manage competing priorities, solve problems effectively and remain calm and practical when dealing with unexpected issues.
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed, high-performing secondary school at the heart of Norfolk, known for its positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025, 64% of students achieved grades 9-5 in English and Mathematics, and the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning it among the highest-performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk.
At Wayland Academy, staff believe that every student is entitled to the highest-quality education, unlocking their potential for excellent grades and a future of their choice. Our curriculum vision reflects the Academy’s role in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment, and prioritises students’ reading, vocabulary, and fluency in both spoken and written language. We take both learning and pastoral care seriously, ensuring that our students leave confident, capable, and ready to thrive in the wider world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
