ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a School Site Manager at King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our school is safe, secure, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. From maintaining the buildings and grounds to leading our facilities team, your work will directly support the success of our academy and create the conditions in which every student can thrive.
At King’s Hawthornes, our guiding principle, Excellence is a habit, underpins everything we do. We champion the ASPIRE values, nurturing ambition, integrity, and mutual respect through a rich academic curriculum and a wide array of personal development opportunities.
As part of the Great Schools Trust, our academy contributes to a collective record of success. The Trust was ranked 2nd nationally and 1st in the Northwest for Progress 8 gains in the past year, reflecting our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and ensuring that every student, regardless of background, can fulfil their potential.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL?

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, proactive individual who takes pride in creating safe and inspiring learning environments. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and leading a small team, this role is for you.

• Work under the guidance of experienced leaders in a supportive and ambitious school.
• Be part of a values-driven institution committed to student success and staff development.
• Play a vital role in safeguarding and ensuring health and safety across the academy.
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, porterage, and oversee contractors for larger works.
• Lead and supervise the caretaking and cleaning teams, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Act as the main keyholder, ensuring the security of the premises and responding to callouts.
• Promote health and safety across the school and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Contribute to site development planning and the long-term improvement of facilities.
• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.