Southey GreenPrimary School & Nurseries

A Member of the Tapton School Academy Trust

Company Registration Number: 7697171

Executive Head: Mrs. A. Lant BEd (Hons)

Head of School Mrs L Pilling

Crowder Avenue, Sheffield, S5 7QG

Telephone: Sheffield (0114) 2326879

Facsimile: Sheffield(0114) 2854105

E-Mail:

Post: Site Manager

School: Tapton School Academy Trust – Primary Schools

Start Date: 1st January 2017

Salary: Grade 6 - £23,935 to £28,203

Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

An opportunity has arisen to work across the 5 Primary Schools within Tapton School Academy Trust. These schools include Hallam, Hillsborough, Meynell, Southey Green and Wisewood Primary schools. The successful applicant will work with the Trust Facilities Manager in providing a Facilities Management service to the 5 schools within the Trust.

Each of the sites within the estate are of differing sizes and need. There is a new structure in place that is developing rapidly and the successful applicant will become integral to the Trust Facilities provision.

Each of the schools are members of Tapton School Academy Trust. Tapton is an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Sheffield and the Academy Trust is rapidly establishing itself within the city.

Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.

You will need to:

  • Have excellent line management skills
  • Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Have a strong understanding of Facilities Management (desirable within education)
  • Have strong team work skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as direct a team
  • Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written
  • Work on your own initiative
  • A background within the building industry would be desirable

We can offer you:

  • Staff with a vision of excellence for the future
  • Children who love learning and want to achieve
  • A well-resourced and stimulating environment
  • A strong emphasis on teamwork
  • High quality CPD opportunities

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We have the following dates available at 4pm:

Wednesday 5th October, Monday 10th October & Monday 17th October

Application forms can be obtained at under the Community/Jobs page.

Completed applications should be returned to

Please do not complete a Local Authority Application form for this post.

Further information relevant to this post, including a recruitment pack is available on line via the school website.

Closing date for applications: 31st October 2016

Short-listing: 2nd November 2016

Interviews: 8th November 2016

Southey Green Primary School and Nurseriesis committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.