Site Manager

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2ER

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

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: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Manager job summary

Site Manager

Salary: £28,598-£31022 (Scale 5 Pt 12-17)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Permanent, Full Time Position
Hours: 37 hours per week
Holidays: 29 days per year

We are looking to appoint a Site Manager to join our team of hardworking, friendly and supportive staff. We are seeking applicants who are enthusiastic, caring and creative and able to work as part of a team. The ideal candidate will possess skills in various aspects of repairs & maintenance and have previous experience of working in a similar background.

The successful candidate will also actively support the Mission Statement and the Ethos of our Catholic Primary Academy to promote the learning and welfare of our pupils in school.

Are you an outstanding, highly motivated individual with energy and enthusiasm?

Have you got a holistic and caring work ethic with the drive and determination to succeed and support others as part of a team?

We are looking for someone who has relevant training and experience in the following:

A building trade such as building work, plumbing, plastering, painting, grounds maintenance or similar backgrounds or a passion for high quality DIY projects.

Have some knowledge or previous experience with site/premises management.

Have some knowledge or experience in relation to health & safety, IOSH/NEBOSH, manual handling, asbestos management and other such regulations and guidance.

Can support with the writing up and ongoing upkeep of records, such as fire risk & maintenance log, PAMP, risk assessments & other premises related policies.

Have an understanding that this is a ‘hands on’ role, encompassing caretaking duties and tasks, as well as the overall management of the site.

Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff & work proactively as part of a team.

Provide support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community, helping to cater for their day-to-day needs.

Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Be a positive role model to pupils, setting high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

Be an approachable & friendly member of the school community to support our parents, pupils and families in and around the school grounds.

Be available to work occasional late evenings and be able to attend call outs in an emergency.

In turn we can offer:

A strong ethos and a sense of mission.

Committed, happy, friendly and supportive staff.

Enthusiastic children who love learning and school life.

A commitment to CPD with many opportunities within the Blessed Peter Snow Trust.

Access to Employee Healthcare services, including counselling, health & wellbeing support and physiotherapy.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

You are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. Appointments can be made by contacting Mrs Maseela (Senior Office Administrator) on 01422 362365. To apply for this position please complete the forms and submit online via our school website www.stmaryshalifax.co.uk - Our School/Current Vacancies

The closing date for this advertisement is Wednesday 8th July 2026 (Mid-Day)

Provisional Interview date: Wk/beg 13th July 2026

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 287 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-academy-halifax

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