Job Description

Site Manager

Band 7, SCP 11 - 17 (27,269 - 30,060 per annum)

37 hours per week, All Year Round

Permanent Position

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Copthorne Primary School.

Copthorne is a busy and exciting two-form entry primary school for children aged 2 to 11. At Copthorne, we believe that there are no limits on learning and are committed to maintaining our high standards and highly effective community partnerships. We have an excellent reputation within the local and wider community and an outstanding track record of supporting staff to grow and develop their careers.

Copthorne Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.

The Site Manager plays a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Chief Estates Officer to not only manage the security of the building but to take a pro-active role in the maintenance and management of our school site and ensure that the school complies with all requirements of Health and Safety and risk management.

You will be the first point of contact for staff regarding maintenance and you will therefore be customer focused, polite and helpful. You will have great interpersonal skills to support and direct colleagues to contribute towards an outstanding learning environment for our pupils.

The successful candidate will;

Undertake a variety of duties relating to maintenance of the buildings and grounds

Be responsible for, and promote, the health and safety of all staff, pupils and visitors

Be diligent and self-motivated in taking responsibility for all matters relating to school site oversight and maintenance

Demonstrate a good understanding of all Health and Safety requirements and keep up to date with changes to legislation

Maintain the security of the premises, working closely with the Headteacher

Have a flexible approach and the ability to use their initiative

Possess excellent communication skills and use those to work effectively in a collaborative staff team

Have a strong work ethic

The essential requirements of this role are;

Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Experience of working as a handyperson, caretaker or site-keeper within a school or similar environment

A full UK driving licence

Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the role

Closing date: Monday 30th June at 9am

Interview date: Friday 4th July 2025

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Stacey Hardcastle on Stacey.hardcastle@copthorneacademy.co.uk or 01274 501460. Further details about our school can also be found on our website https://copthorneacademy.co.uk/

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an online application to Stacey.hardcastle@copthorneacademy.co.uk CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,269.00-30,060.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025