Senior Site Operative
Broomfield South SILC, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3JP10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
3 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,584.00 - £27,269.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week; all year round. Salary is subject to NJC pay rise from 1st April 2025
Senior Site Operative job summary
Welcome to our school,
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have over 270 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
We are exciting to share that our school is going to be rebuilt and will open to an additional 100 young people in September 2027. We are currently in the process of designing and planning the internal and external areas to ensure we will have an environment that fully supports the needs of our learners and our school community.
We are looking for an experienced Site Operative who can contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school, supporting the Facilities Manager to ensure we have a safe, engaging environment; which is fit for daily use and is the best possible environment for our young people to be educated, and our staff to work.
The role will ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors across all 4 sites.
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Site Operative who works well as part of a team and is passionate regarding improving the environment for our learners and staff. You will need the ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines. You will understand; and have empathy with the issues facing children/young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
The successful candidate will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a committed team. You will need to be deliver a high standard of Facilities support, including building maintenance; security and Health & Safety compliance.
The successful candidate will be flexible and have proven experience in a similar role. The role requires an effective communicator and excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to child safety and well-being
We can offer:
A welcoming, caring school with supportive colleagues
A commitment to professional development
A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution
We are looking for:
Proven experience in building maintenance and repair.
Proven experience in the use of a wide range of hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders, grinders, ladders, lifting equipment).
Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and diagrams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A strong sense of teamwork and professional pride
A positive, solution-focused approach
A commitment to achieving the very best for our children and families
The successful candidate will:
Be pivotal to help create a professional environment which meets the needs of our leaners, and also welcoming to external stakeholders
Demonstrate a high level of work ethic/ professional pride
Work well as part of a team and have a flexible approach
Work confidently on a range of building maintenance and repairs
Prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines
Be willing to contribute to school life
Kathryn Bryan
Headteacher
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details please see our website- https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/Job-vacancies/
or by telephoning 0113 277 1603
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy
Reg Charity no; 1143948
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Broomfield SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Broomfield South SILC
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broomfield South SILC website
We are an all-age generic special school serving South Leeds. We cater for a wide range of learning needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs to Asperger’s and Autism. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.
Many pupils are based on our main Broomfield site and in addition some within our mainstream partnership sites - Windmill Music Federation and Rodillian Academy, where opportunities for mainstream inclusion are maximised, if appropriate.
Our motto is ‘Investing in Individuals, Transforming Lives’ reflected in our aim to provide a nurturing and stimulating school environment in which all pupils are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and feel happy, safe and secure. Our pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and fairness for all. We endeavour to help our pupils take their place in society and be tolerant, understanding and respectful of the rights of others.
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