Exceed Academies Trust | C/O Horton Park Primary School | Dawnay Road | Bradford | BD5 9LQ
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join Bradford AP Academy, to be based at our Jesse Street site and work across all sites.
Bradford AP Academy is made up of three sites, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, off Thornton Road, Bradford; Aireview in Saltaire and The Bungalow in the Eccleshill area of Bradford. The three sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools. Over time, we have built up an excellent reputation for the impact that we have and are highly regarded within Bradford.
All staff at Bradford AP Academy/Exceed Academies Trust are committed to supporting our children and the local community, whilst going above and beyond to provide an environment for learning and personal development to overcome individual challenges and allows opportunities for young people to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
The Site Manager will play a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to not only manage the security of the buildings but to take a pro-active role in the maintenance and management of our school site.
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.
You will work with the Chief Estates Officer for the Trust to ensure that the school complies with all requirements of Health and Safety and risk management, and you will liaise with contractors and external agencies to ensure our school site is clean, safe and provides pupils and staff with a great place to learn and work.
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
Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the role
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an application form. 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 2023. 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.
