Site Manager

Outwood Academy Freeston, Normanton, WF6 1HZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Working Pattern: 18.5 Hours Per Week Alternating fortnightly shift pattern Week 1 Monday and Tuesday Week 2 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,405

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a dedicated professional ready to ensure the seamless operation and security of our academy environment? Join us as a Site Manager, taking a lead role in health and safety management and overseeing the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the site. This position is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure learning environment for students and staff, relying on strong organisation and maintenance expertise to supervise the site and cleaning team.

The person appointed will:

• Have a proven track record of managing Health & Safety across education sites preferably with accreditation
• Deliver premises related statutory compliance in respect of statutory inspections, risk assessments and checks
• Understand and administrate of school safeguarding policies and procedures
• Have experience of managing sites around preferably large, construction and refurbishment projects
• Have experience of managing contractors including checking standards of work
• Have experience of managing premises budgets, processing purchase orders, checking work done in respect of payment of invoices
• Have experience of managing teams in respect of planning & allocating workflow, coordinating the work of others to an appropriate standard, and all other aspects of staff management
• Develop and manage small premises related projects (up to £50K)
• Have experience working knowledge of computer packages including word processing, excel spreadsheets
• Have experience standard of literacy to complete reports, capital requests and communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Have the ability to prioritise and manage own workload in a fast-paced environment
• Anticipate being hands on when necessary, cover absence, / shift patterns as required
• Be responsible for and maintain the security of the site at all times

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.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

• Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here

• To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here

Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 993 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Outwood Academy Freeston website
• Email address: l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com
• 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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