Job title and organisation: Site Superintendent - Woodlesford Primary School
Salary: Grade C1 £28,598 - £31022 pro rata (£23,187 - £25,152)
Hours: 30 over 4 days 7am-9.30am 1pm – 6pm
Contract: Permanent
Location: Woodlesford Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 22 February 12 Noon
Woodlesford Primary School sits in the suburban village of Woodlesford, on the outskirts of Rothwell. It benefits from excellent transport links and is in a beautiful location.
At Woodlesford Primary School we believe in kindness, respect and perseverance and follow restorative behaviour principles to help our children to become the best that they can be. We are looking for a superintendent who understands their role in supporting this vision.
Our school has amazing grounds, which through our emphasis on play, the children have access to throughout the year.
Every person in our school has a role to play in giving children the best childhood experiences and the best education possible within a safe and inclusive environment.
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the school site, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a safe, clean, and high standard. The Site Superintendent plays a key role in the smooth running of the school by overseeing maintenance, security, health & safety compliance, and general premises management.
Key Responsibilities
Site Maintenance & Repairs
- Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks throughout the school.
- Identify and report larger repairs requiring specialist contractors.
- Oversee contractor visits, ensuring work is completed safely and to specification.
- Maintain a programme of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Ensure heating, lighting, ventilation, and water systems operate effectively.
Security
- Act as the main keyholder for the school.
- Open and secure the school buildings, including alarm systems.
- Monitor CCTV and security systems where applicable.
- Respond to out-of-hours emergencies or call-outs (if required).
Health & Safety Compliance
- Conduct regular H&S checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and water flushing.
- Maintain accurate logs for statutory compliance (e.g., fire safety, asbestos, legionella).
- Ensure COSHH regulations are followed for cleaning and maintenance materials.
- Support with risk assessments for premises-related activities.
Cleaning & Hygiene
- Monitor and support the cleaning team, ensuring high standards across all areas.
- Order and manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Respond to urgent cleaning or hygiene issues as they arise.
School Grounds & Outdoor Areas
- Maintain playgrounds, paths, gardens, and car parks.
- Ensure outdoor areas are safe and tidy (e.g., clearing leaves, snow/ice gritting).
- Undertake basic groundskeeping tasks.
Facilities Management
- Manage stock levels for premises and cleaning equipment.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and utility providers.
- Support with room setup for school events, meetings, and assemblies.
- Assist with moving furniture and equipment.
Support to the School Community
- Provide a friendly, helpful presence to staff, pupils, and visitors.
- Ensure the site is welcoming, safe, and conducive to learning.
- Help maintain a positive image of the school.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in premises maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role.
- Good practical skills (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, minor repairs).
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Reliability, integrity, and a proactive approach.
Desirable
- Experience in a school environment.
- Relevant training: first aid, fire marshal, health & safety, COSHH.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
Closing date: Monday 22nd February 12pm
Interview date: W.C 1st March 2026
Application forms can obtained from the school website or by emailing
Completed applications or to request a school tour:
caroline.charlesworth@woodlesford.co.uk
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The role requires an enhanced DBS check and online checks.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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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