Site Manager
Holybrook Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0EF14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, all year round. Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 7, SCP 11 to 17 (£27,269 - £30,060 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Holybrook Primary School.
Holybrook Primary School is a happy, lively, caring school at the heart of the vibrant, strong Eccleshill village community. We are fortunate to have large, airy classrooms in our school and our outside grounds are extensive and beautiful. Holybrook and Horizons was recently judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is now looking to recruit a highly skilled person to join the team.
The successful candidate will be working in a fully inclusive primary school setting. They will be required to ensure the smooth running of the school office, which has direct involvement with staff, pupils and parents, and deliver high quality and professional support to all departments of the school. They will be the key point of contact for the school and will be required to foster good relationships, both internally and externally.
Holybrook Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will;
- Undertake a variety of duties relating to maintenance of the buildings and grounds
- Be responsible for, and promote, the health and safety of all staff, pupils and visitors
- Be diligent and self-motivated in taking responsibility for all matters relating to school site oversight and maintenance
- Demonstrate a good understanding of all Health and Safety requirements and keep up to date with changes to legislation
- Supervise and direct the Site Team (caretakers) across both our sites – driving therefore is essential for this role
- Maintain the security of the premises, working closely with the Headteacher
- Have a flexible approach and the ability to use their initiative
- Possess excellent communication skills and use those to work effectively in a collaborative staff team
- Have a strong work ethic
The essential requirements of this role are;
- Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Experience of working as a handyperson, caretaker or site-keeper within a school or similar environment
- A full UK driving licence
- Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the role
What the school offers its staff
At Exceed Academies Trust, our employees are our most valuable asset; all employees have access to workplace benefits including;
- Employer contribution towards Government pension schemes
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours per day, 7 days a week)
- Occupational Health referral scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders, in a number of our schools
- A developing range of accessible CPD (www.exceedacademiestrust.co.uk/talent)
Commitment to safeguarding
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holybrook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 270 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01274 611327
Holybrook Primary School is a happy, lively, caring school at the heart of the vibrant, strong Eccleshill village community. We are fortunate to have large, airy classrooms in our school and our outside grounds are extensive and beautiful. Holybrook and Horizons was recently judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is now looking to recruit a highly skilled person to join the team.
We are a school with a strong ethos of learning through ‘courtesy, kindness and respect’, which underpins our fabulous curriculum. Holybrook Primary School has committed, dedicated, enthusiastic and conscientious staff who plan carefully for the different learning needs and learning styles of the children in our classes.
Holybrook Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
Arranging a visit to Holybrook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk.
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