Site Superintendent
Whitecote Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 2LQ18 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 April 2026
Latest start date
18 May 2026
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours Monday to Friday Split shift - 7.30am to 6.00pm with a break during the day The post holder will be expected to work outside their normal working pattern on occasions, for example parents evenings and events
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B3 - starting salary 26,403
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to retirement Whitecote Primary School is seeking a reliable and committed Site Superintendent. This is a key role in ensuring our school environment is safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
We are looking for an individual who is flexible, proactive, adaptable and able to respond effectively to a range of site-related tasks. The successful candidate will be a clear communicator, calm under pressure, and able to work independently as well as under direction. The role requires the ability to work efficiently as part of a team and to engage professionally with staff and pupils.
This role will particularly suit a candidate with experience in general repairs, basic plumbing, and routine site maintenance, coupled with the motivation to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
About the Role
- This is a split‑shift position covering opening and closing of the school
- Working hours: 7.30am–6.00pm with a break during the day
- 37 hours per week, all year round
- Responsible for daily site security and ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school
- A varied role including general repairs, maintenance, and health & safety duties
Key Responsibilities
- Opening, securing and monitoring the school premises each day
- Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and caretaking tasks
- Monitoring the condition of buildings, equipment and furniture
- Supporting health & safety compliance across the site
- Liaising with contractors and assisting with school events when needed
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive school community
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
- The opportunity to work alongside an experienced Site Manager during the handover period
Further information about the job
Visits and Applications
We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 0113 216 4800 and ask for the School Business Manager.
Safeguarding
As part of our safeguarding procedure all candidates must fill in an application form. Application forms can be found on our website https://www.whitecoteprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Job+Vacancies&pid=22
Whitecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Whitecote Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment. We follow the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We will consider applications from individuals with criminal records but requires applicants to disclose all relevant information, and it will discuss any disclosures before making a final decision on an offer of employment.
Successful applicants will be subject to online safety checks and enhanced DBS check.
Anticipated start date: Late April/early May, to allow for a handover before the current Site Manager retires in May.
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitecote Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitecote Primary School website
- Email address
- office@whitecote.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2164800
At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Whitecote Primary School are looking for great class teachers to work in Key Stage 2.
We are a school with a clear vision for the future and want someone who can join our team and continue with us on our journey to outstanding. Leaders consider staff wellbeing, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted report (November 2022), and staff are proud to work at Whitecote. Our children are eager to learn and enjoy the ambitious curriculum that has been planned for them.
We want someone who can work well as a part of a team, who can build great relationships with children and staff, and is a great communicator. Someone who will do what it takes to help our children achieve their potential and has a commitment to developing their professionalism. Someone who has passion, enthusiasm and is well motivated. You will be prepared to go above and beyond and want to get involved with our community.
If this sounds like a school you want to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you.
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with Mrs. Hawkshaw (School Business Manager) by calling 0113 216 4800 or emailing office@whitecote.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Whitecote Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@whitecote.co.uk.
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