Assistant Estates Manager
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | WF8 4HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pontefract Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH-PAT-071 |
Summary
Are you ready to join a growing and ambitious Trust and help shape the future of our school estates?
We are delighted to be seeking an Assistant Estates Manager to join our growing and ambitious Trust at an exciting time of development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking professional to play a key role in shaping and maintaining outstanding learning environments for our pupils.
Working across multiple primary schools within the Trust, the successful candidate will support the Trust Capital & Estates Manager in the delivery, development and ongoing maintenance of modern, high-quality educational facilities. The role is central to ensuring that all Trust schools remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for the future, enabling staff and pupils to thrive in inspiring surroundings.
What we are looking for:
The Assistant Estates Manager will take a hands-on and proactive approach, helping to coordinate day to day estates operations while contributing to Trust-wide capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long-term estate planning. This role offers a blend of operational responsibility and strategic involvement, making it ideal for someone looking to grow their career within estates and facilities management.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to organise, lead and motivate teams, working collaboratively with site staff, contractors and senior leaders. They will also have the confidence and capability to provide strategic and professional support to the Capital & Estates Manager across all aspects of project delivery, compliance, health and safety, and estate management activity.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference across a family of schools, contributing directly to the creation of safe, sustainable and inspiring environments where children can learn and succeed.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:
Development Opportunities Exciting career and leadership pathways through our Everyday Development (EDD) Framework - a simple, flexible approach to continuous learning, career growth, and wellbeing.
Pension Scheme Join the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme from day one, with a generous employer contribution.
Wellbeing Access to free eyecare via Specsavers, free flu vaccinations and a full wellbeing package via Schools Advisory Service (SAS), including physiotherapy and support for legal, health, finance, and personal matters.
Work-Life Balance Generous annual leave paid as part of your annual salary (starting at 26 days, rising to 33 based on service and grade) plus 8 bank holidays. For 2025/26, staff can enjoy three Everyday Development Days for self-directed time to recharge and reflect.
Family Friendly Childcare Voucher and comprehensive family-friendly policies to help you balance work and home life.
Cycle to Work Scheme for a greener commute
Discounts & Rewards Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers membership, discounted gym memberships, and savings at major retailers including O2.
You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primary and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chances in life they deserve.
We are proud of the exceptional progress our schools are making. At Key Stage 2, our primary outcomes are 24% above the national average, with five of our seven primaries ranked in the top 5% nationally for combined outcomes. In the last 12 months alone, three of our primary schools – Carleton Park, Larks Hill, and Halfpenny Lane – were rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Our secondary schools also continue to deliver strong outcomes. Key Stage 4 results in English, Maths and Science are consistently well above the national average, and both schools received successful Ofsted visits in 2022 and 2024.
We take pride in our workplace culture and the strength of our team. In our 2025 Staff Survey with Edurio, we received outstanding feedback, earning three awards based on national data from the 2024/25 academic year:
National: Trust Value Award – Excellence
Regional: Staff Choice Award (Larks Hill Junior & Infant School)
Regional: Trust Benefit School Award (De Lacy Primary School)
These awards reflect the culture we’ve built – one where staff feel valued, listened to, and part of something meaningful.
Looking ahead, we’ve recently announced an exciting development, a proposed merger with Ark Schools, planned for September 2026. This step reflects our ambition to grow, never settle, and to do what’s right for our pupils, staff, and community. This change will bring even stronger support, greater collaboration, and more opportunities. We’re excited about what’s ahead, and we hope that you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: 10:00am
Interviews to be held TBC
Start date: ASAP
Application Process
Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact Information
Tel: 01977 232146
Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.
We are delighted to be seeking an Assistant Estates Manager to join our growing and ambitious Trust at an exciting time of development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and forward thinking professional to play a key role in shaping and maintaining outstanding learning environments for our pupils.
Working across multiple primary schools within the Trust, the successful candidate will support the Trust Capital & Estates Manager in the delivery, development and ongoing maintenance of modern, high-quality educational facilities. The role is central to ensuring that all Trust schools remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for the future, enabling staff and pupils to thrive in inspiring surroundings.
What we are looking for:
The Assistant Estates Manager will take a hands-on and proactive approach, helping to coordinate day to day estates operations while contributing to Trust-wide capital projects, refurbishment programmes and long-term estate planning. This role offers a blend of operational responsibility and strategic involvement, making it ideal for someone looking to grow their career within estates and facilities management.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to organise, lead and motivate teams, working collaboratively with site staff, contractors and senior leaders. They will also have the confidence and capability to provide strategic and professional support to the Capital & Estates Manager across all aspects of project delivery, compliance, health and safety, and estate management activity.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference across a family of schools, contributing directly to the creation of safe, sustainable and inspiring environments where children can learn and succeed.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:
Development Opportunities Exciting career and leadership pathways through our Everyday Development (EDD) Framework - a simple, flexible approach to continuous learning, career growth, and wellbeing.
Pension Scheme Join the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme from day one, with a generous employer contribution.
Wellbeing Access to free eyecare via Specsavers, free flu vaccinations and a full wellbeing package via Schools Advisory Service (SAS), including physiotherapy and support for legal, health, finance, and personal matters.
Work-Life Balance Generous annual leave paid as part of your annual salary (starting at 26 days, rising to 33 based on service and grade) plus 8 bank holidays. For 2025/26, staff can enjoy three Everyday Development Days for self-directed time to recharge and reflect.
Family Friendly Childcare Voucher and comprehensive family-friendly policies to help you balance work and home life.
Cycle to Work Scheme for a greener commute
Discounts & Rewards Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers membership, discounted gym memberships, and savings at major retailers including O2.
You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primary and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chances in life they deserve.
We are proud of the exceptional progress our schools are making. At Key Stage 2, our primary outcomes are 24% above the national average, with five of our seven primaries ranked in the top 5% nationally for combined outcomes. In the last 12 months alone, three of our primary schools – Carleton Park, Larks Hill, and Halfpenny Lane – were rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Our secondary schools also continue to deliver strong outcomes. Key Stage 4 results in English, Maths and Science are consistently well above the national average, and both schools received successful Ofsted visits in 2022 and 2024.
We take pride in our workplace culture and the strength of our team. In our 2025 Staff Survey with Edurio, we received outstanding feedback, earning three awards based on national data from the 2024/25 academic year:
National: Trust Value Award – Excellence
Regional: Staff Choice Award (Larks Hill Junior & Infant School)
Regional: Trust Benefit School Award (De Lacy Primary School)
These awards reflect the culture we’ve built – one where staff feel valued, listened to, and part of something meaningful.
Looking ahead, we’ve recently announced an exciting development, a proposed merger with Ark Schools, planned for September 2026. This step reflects our ambition to grow, never settle, and to do what’s right for our pupils, staff, and community. This change will bring even stronger support, greater collaboration, and more opportunities. We’re excited about what’s ahead, and we hope that you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: 10:00am
Interviews to be held TBC
Start date: ASAP
Application Process
Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact Information
Tel: 01977 232146
Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.