School Site Manager

Outwood Grange Academies Trust · Normanton · £17,405–£18,781 (stated in the posting)

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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

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

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

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.

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, working alternate days Week 1 Monday and Tuesday Week 2 Monday to Wednesday and then back to week 1

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