School Senior Site Supervisor

Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 Hours Per Week, Day to Day, Monday to Wednesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
• Actual salary: £17158 - £17724

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Senior Site Supervisor to join our dedicated premises team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our Academy remains safe, clean and a welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider community.

As an essential member of the team, the Senior Site Supervisor will:

• Demonstrate high expectations of yourself and others
• Lead site security, maintenance and day-to-day operations, ensuring the academy remains safe, compliant and ready for learning every day
• Manage and support the premises team, with oversight of cleaning staff
• Manage the opening and closing of premises, monitor alarm systems and act as a Fire Marshall during emergencies
• Identify defects, carry out minor repairs to fixture and fittings and assist with PAT testing and Legionella risk management
• Ensure outdoor areas are clear and safe (including snow and ice clearance), manage stock levels for hygiene materials and co-ordinate deliveries
• You will ensure that the site is secure, tidy and well maintained and presented, and that rooms are set out as per requests, and to adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Ability to use standard ICT packages

Out of hours work and flexibility with hours are required on occasions, more information is available on request. Key holder and on call duties will apply to this role.

You should enjoy working in a busy team environment and be flexible. Excellent communication and practical skills are essential, together with the ability to deliver a high-quality service.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

• Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

• Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Academy Freeston

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 988 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Freeston website
• Email address: l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01924302560
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-freeston

Outwood Academy Freeston provides education for 11-16 year olds, and is situated in the heart of Normanton, West Yorkshire near the city of Wakefield.

Outwood Academy Freeston aims to provide the best education for all its students by promoting the highest academic standards through quality teaching and learning. It develops students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will prepare them well for the future. We aim to create and sustain a positive learning environment and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to improve in every aspect of our work.

Outwood Academy Freeston is a member of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. The Trust currently sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools in the region. Outwood Grange Academy has been a National Teaching school for many years and was accredited as one of the country’s first Teaching Schools.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Freeston

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com.

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