About Us

• Starting salary £52k
• Up to 2% annual Attendance Bonus
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• Onsite fitness and cardio suite and parking

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and well-qualified Building Services Manager in one of the country’s leading secondary schools.  The successful candidate will report to the Vice-Principal, will possess a full working knowledge of site-related matters and will lead, develop and manage a dedicated and motivated team of premises assistants and day-time cleaning staff, and a team of part-time cleaners. He or she will have a high-level understanding of both maintenance work and health and safety and have the appropriate communication skills to liaise with a range of clients including staff, students, contractors and hirers.  He or she will also enjoy being in a prominent role in a busy school environment – be very visible, and well-known and respected by staff and students.    

The Academy places importance on the appearance of its buildings and dedicates a large budget to ensuring that they are maintained to high order. The postholder will share our vision and will be well supported in proactively managing the team and the buildings. It goes without saying that the successful candidate will be organised, approachable and a team player. Experience of this type of role within a school or similar environment would be expected. 

Ashcroft Technology Academy: 

• Was graded Outstanding in 2021 and Exceptional in 5 areas in 2025  
• has very high standards of behaviour, attainment and attendance
• is a highly successful and heavily over-subscribed school in Putney, southwest London 
• provides excellent quality and well-resourced facilities 
• has the highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 10 years 
• offers both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form 
• offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional learning
• is close to the A3, to East Putney tube station and Putney main line for easy commuting 
• has on-site parking for cars and cycles 

If you would like to be a part of this highly successful school, further details and an application form are available from our website www.ashcroftacademy.org.uk

You must complete the application form electronically and email it as soon as you are ready but no later than the closing date Friday 20 February 2026 to recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where we find suitable applications and so we advise that applications should be submitted as soon as possible as we may choose to interview shortly after receipt.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. The Academy safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. The school also has full disabled access.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils