Site Manager

St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8JY

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 July 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: £27,711.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Manager job summary

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.

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 Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-malachy-s-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Our mission is to provide an enriching, high-quality education, where we learn, love and grow with Christ at the centre, so that each individual feels nurtured and can achieve their full potential. We strive to be an oasis of educational excellence where our children feel well-supported, happy and safe, therefore enjoying school. They benefit greatly from the creative, skills-based curriculum they receive, and love the exciting school trips and interesting visitors who enhance their learning.

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