Assistant Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to help with maintenance and security services, ensuring a safe environment for staff and students. This role is perfect for an experienced professional ready to make an impact within a thriving academy. Candidates should have a full driving license and the ability to carry out basic repairs.

Benefits

Membership of pension scheme

Commitment to professional development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and security services.
• Capable of performing minor plumbing tasks.
• Proven track record of working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on premises.
• Ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Full driving license (pre-1997)

Ability to carry out basic repairs

Ability to deliver results to tight timeframes

Job description

Overview

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational and highly motivated colleague for the role of Assistant Site Manager. This is a key position, essential to the smooth, efficient, and sustainable running of the academy. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on school premises, thereby ensuring a safe working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic professional to make a meaningful impact within a thriving academy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on school premises, ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Full driving license (pre-1997) or Full driving license D1 (post-1997).
• Ability to carry out basic repairs, including minor plumbing, unlocking drains and repairing furniture.
• Ability to deliver results to tight timeframes.

What the school offers

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us

At Boston Spa Academy, we are proud that, in our recent Ofsted inspection graded “Outstanding”, it was commented that ‘staff feel valued and are proud to be members of the school’. The report also recognises that ‘leaders are highly supportive’ and ‘proactively seek to manage workload and support the well-being of staff’. As well as feeling part of a community with a common purpose, our professional body also benefits from outstanding CPD and support which is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

How to Apply

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at [e-mail] or call us on 01937 846636.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

Interviews will take place: TBC

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.