Estate Manager

Estate manager

Salary/Grade: NJC PO3 (32-35) £45750-£49056

Hours Per Week: 36

Weeks Per Year: 52

Location: Darrick Wood School

Contract Type: 1 FTE, Permanent

Reporting to: Head Teacher, Operations Manager. The Estate Manager is also accountable to the Trust Estates Manager.

Closing Date: midday Tuesday 14th July 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 20th July 2026

Purpose of the Job

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day site management of Darrick Wood School, which includes the organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the schools’ premises and grounds, providing a clean, safe and secure environment for all users of the building and associated grounds.

This role includes both hard and soft services and working very closely with all external contractors involved in the smooth running of the school. The post holder will work closely with the Trust Estates Manager to ensure alignment with both School and Trust estates strategy and policy.

A significant part of the role will be to ensure the school is legally compliant with all aspects of the law, including Health and Safety. The post holder will be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime and ensure its on-going development and completion to the required standards.

To find out more about this opportunity, please see the Candidate Pack attached

To apply, please click here: Estate Manager at Darrick Wood School, Orpington, Kent | MyNewTerm

Equal opportunities

The School is an Equal Opportunities employer and appointments are based on the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of the position.

The School is opposed to any form of discrimination against any individual or group and welcomes the fact that our School includes a diversity of individuals from many races and cultures. Behaviour which is discriminatory on the grounds of race, colour, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion will not be tolerated.

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.