Estates Manager at Roundhay School

Roundhay School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundhay School in Leeds is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the management and development of our estate across both campuses. You will oversee safety, compliance, and day-to-day facilities operations, working with staff and external contractors to keep our sites safe and functional.

The role requires strong leadership, a clear focus on health and safety, and the ability to manage the PFI contract effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on management and development of the school's estate across both campuses.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and safe working environments.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities staff and contractor activity on-site.
• Manage the PFI contract and performance related to school operations.
• Maintain high standards of security and safety for pupils and staff.

Job description

About this Role

Estates Manager

The Governors of Roundhay School are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Estates Manager to lead on the management and development of the school's estate and to ensure that both campuses are compliant with Health and Safety legislation. This will include the day-to-day management of relevant staff, the oversight of outside contractors on-site, overseeing the operation of the PFI contract which is responsible for part of the school's functions and ensuring that both campuses are safe and secure environments. The successful candidate will be willing to do 'whatever it takes' to ensure our pupils/students reach their full potential.

We are incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school which reflects the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to be recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.

'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

• We are officially designated as a 'World Class School'.
• We inspire and support our pupils to reach their potential - we have academic results above national averages across all key stages.
• We encourage and in return have excellent standards of pupil behaviour across the school.
• We have positive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• We place a real emphasis on supporting and developing staff - we value the contribution of all our staff.
• We are the most oversubscribed school in the region.
• We are a Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner - one of the largest school-based providers of teacher training in the region.

We value diversity and are keen to have a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

We are RESPONSIBLE, we are RESILIENT, we are READY TO LEARN, we are ROUNDHAY.