Job Description

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Site Manager

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Highwoods Academy
31/10/2025


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Salary - Grade 6 - Actual salary 17,560.14
FTE 25,989.00

Contractual hours

25

Basis

Part time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Caretaking/Cleaning, Management

Date posted

08/10/2025

Job reference

REQ21377

Job description


Highwoods Academy, Highwoods Rd, Mexborough S64 9ES

Phone: 01709 583273

Working Hours: 25 hours per week 06:00am - 11:00am

Start Date: As soon as possible

At

Empowering Minds MAT

, we are a family of schools that values and celebrates diversity, individuality, and community. We are committed to empowering our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and to become the very best version of themselves.

We believe that everyone should have the

confidence and opportunity to achieve their place in society

, and we strive to make this possible by fostering strong relationships, building resilience, and offering meaningful support and challenge. Through motivation, encouragement, and positivity, we help individuals grow and succeed.

Our goal is to provide

strong, ambitious, and inspirational leadership

in every one of our schools--creating environments where both pupils and staff are empowered to exceed expectations and realise their full potential.

We are a Trust that embraces change and innovation. Our approach to learning is dynamic and forward-thinking, always evolving in pursuit of our shared vision:

A culture of aspiration for all.

Are you proactive, reliable, and committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff? We are looking for a Site Manager to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

As Site Manager, you will:

Ensure the school environment is safe, clean, and welcoming for all. Maintain high standards in Health & Safety across the school site. Organise and maintain all site-related records and documentation. Manage and coordinate external contractors and maintenance visits. Be a flexible, proactive team member, supporting the smooth running of the school. Communicate positively with staff, pupils, and external partners.

Main Duties Include:

Security of the school buildings and site, including response to out-of-hours alarm callouts. Operation and maintenance of heating, lighting, and water systems. Undertaking minor repairs and general day-to-day maintenance. Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and checks. Supporting school lettings, including evenings and weekends as needed. Cleaning designated areas to maintain hygiene standards.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in facilities or site management, particularly within an educational setting (desirable). Strong knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and legislation. Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records. A positive and flexible approach to working as part of a school community. A practical and hands-on individual who takes pride in their work.

What Empowering Minds MAT Offers:

A warm, welcoming team and wonderful children. The support of being part of a successful and growing Multi Academy Trust. Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing package including:


+ Virtual GP appointments
+ Lifestyle and wellbeing support
+ Counselling and physiotherapy services

Career development and training opportunities.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact:

Lisa Allison:

Lisa.Allison@empoweringmindsmat.uk

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to join our team!

Application Process

Application Closing Date:

31/10/2025

Shortlisting: w/c 3/11/25

I

nterview Date:

w/c 3/11/25

Empowering Minds Multi Academy Trust is a supportive, inclusive, and diverse organisation. We are committed to promoting equality and aim to recruit the most suitable person for each role, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check, including a check against the Children's Barred List, as it involves regulated activity.

Completed application forms to be returned to

Lisa.Allison@empoweringmindsmat.uk

Please note:

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to the interview.

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.