School Site Manager

Role: Site Manager

Academy: Outwood Academy Freeston

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £17,405 to £18,781 per annum

Working Pattern: 18.5 Hours Per Week
Alternating fortnightly shift pattern

• Week 1 Monday and Tuesday

• Week 2 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

This is a job-share position working on a rotating fortnightly schedule

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

Welcome from the Principal:

I am very excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Freeston, where you will receive a family-centered, warm, and positive welcome. Our academy is located conveniently in the heart of Normanton, one of the five towns of Wakefield.

As a family, we support and challenge ourselves to be the very best for every young person in our care, preparing them to be excellent citizens with the options to pursue any future they choose.

Our roots are important: we are privileged to be supported by The Normanton Freeston Foundation, which provides financial support to help our academy and students thrive—a legacy dating back to 1594.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, passionately sharing the belief in raising standards and transforming lives. Our staff is committed to making a positive, sustained difference for our students, their families, and our community.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our passionate vision. If you share this commitment, please get in touch.

• To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, Click Here

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Lisa Habgood - L.Habgood@freeston.outwood.com

The Site Manager is responsible for leading health and safety management across the academy, ensuring the site is safe, secure, and clean for all users. Key duties involve supervising the site and cleaning team, managing the operational works schedule, and prioritising necessary maintenance. You will oversee the opening and closing of premises, manage lettings, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including those related to moving furniture.

The role requires completing risk assessments, monitoring utilities, and managing minor repairs or external contractor intervention. Additionally, you are responsible for ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out, including fire and water safety checks, and implementing robust risk management programmes for Portable Appliance Testing and Legionella.

Successful candidates should have experience in a premises site management role, preferably including line management responsibilities. Essential requirements include in-depth knowledge of building and maintenance management, highly developed planning and organisational skills, and the ability to delegate appropriately. You must be able to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines.

The role necessitates the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and use standard ICT packages such as Microsoft Office. Understanding academy child safeguarding procedures is essential. Experience of working in a school environment and a Level 3 NEBOSH or other appropriate technical qualification are desirable.