Job title and organisation: Senior Site Supervisor - Woodkirk Academy
Salary: SO2 (SCP 26-28) £37,280 - £39,153 Actual Salary
Hours: 37 per week (All Year Round)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Woodkirk Academy, Rein Road, Tingley, Wakefield WF3 1JQ
Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 9am
Shift working is part of the role and will be agreed in advance
Required March 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive estates professional to join us at Leodis Academies Trust as Senior Site Supervisor at Woodkirk Academy & Sixth Form, playing a key role in maintaining a safe, high-quality learning environment for our school community. Woodkirk Academy has secured a place on the Department for Education's School Rebuilding Programme, and this role will be a crucial part of the onsite operations team throughout and following the build programme.
As an essential member of the team, the Senior Site Supervisor will:
- Lead site security, maintenance and day-to-day operations, ensuring the academy remains safe, compliant and ready for learning every day
- Manage and mentor a skilled facilities team, with oversight of cleaning contractors to drive high standards, professionalism and compliance across the estate
- Shape a first-class learning environment, supporting refurbishment projects, lettings and continual improvement, in a role where your work has a direct impact on pupils, staff and the wider community
Whilst this role will primarily be based at Woodkirk Academy, there may be occasions where support is required at the other local schools across the Trust.
In return for joining us as a Senior Site Supervisor, we can offer:
- An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
- Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – this can include telephone GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing services.
- Free Parking on site
- A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.
Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’
Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles in order to deliver excellent education to our students.
For a discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Traci Wright, School Business Manager on 0113 887 3600 or t.wright@woodkirk.leodis.org.uk
Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.leodis.org.uk
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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