Site Manager

One In A Million Free School; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A small secondary school in Bradford is seeking a Site Manager to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role involves critical management of health and safety, security, and facility upkeep, ensuring a student-centered approach. The successful candidate will have formal qualifications and demonstrate exceptional communication and operational skills within a supportive school community.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted IT plans

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Diligent and highly operational.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school has a safe, warm, clean environment.
• Manage Health & Safety systems and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure security of school premises and key holder responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Management

Health & Safety

Education

Formal qualifications in management or related field

Job description

Site Manager

Salary: NJC Scale Points 14 - 19 (Actual salary £30,945 - £33,586)

Working pattern: Full time, all year-round role, 40 hours per week, with flexibility for some late finishes to support whole school events.

Start date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a diligent and highly operational person who is suitably qualified and experienced to join our team as a Site Manager.

As the Site Manager, you will play a lead role in ensuring the school has a safe, warm, clean and welcoming environment for all who work in, learn at and visit the school. You will manage the site, using your initiative, working flexibly in your approach with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will manage the Health & Safety system for the school ensuring that all tests and maintenance schedules are carried out and recorded efficiently. You will ensure the security and safekeeping of the school premises, facilities and property including having key holder responsibility.

You will have a good education, supported by formal qualifications, be professional, positive and forward thinking with a desire for excellence in all that you do.You will have the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and contractors at all levels.You will contribute significantly to operations within School. Experience of consistently working well with a variety of people is essential as is a student-centered approach.Students must be at the heart of what you do.

Who are we?

• OIAMFS opened in September 2013 with just 60 year 7 students, we are now full and oversubscribed every year. We are based next to the iconic home of Bradford City Football Club, Valley Parade.
• OIAMFS is part of the One In A Million family. One In A Million was established in 2006 as a charity that wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people in Bradford through sport, the arts and enterprise. Our name reflects our values: every child is valued and unique.

What we offer:

• We are a small secondary, mainstream comprehensive school, with approximately 375 students across five year groups. This means every teacher knows every student and we all know each other which builds a strong team and community within the school.
• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio-economic backgrounds.We place students at the center of everything we do as a school.
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays or all year-round staff.
• We genuinely value our staff and fully support their development, wellbeing and career progression.We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and really encourage staff in their professional development.
• A range of benefits, include access to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, cycle to work and discounted IT plans and we offer wellbeing support through Health Assured and provide wellbeing sessions to staff.
• Strong support from the Principal, Leadership Team, and Governing Body.

Please download our attached applicant information pack for further details about this role.

Our doors are always open, so please feel free to organise an informal meeting and tour of the school if you are interested in finding out more. I look forward to warmly welcoming you to One In A Million Free School.

How to apply:

Please apply online here on Tes via the quick apply button.

Safeguarding

One in a Million Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and a range of other pre-employment checks.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.