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Site Manager

Hillside Primary School · Huddersfield · Kirklees

Job description

As Site Manager, you will play a vital role in:

  • Leading day-to-day maintenance
  • Managing site staff and external contractors
  • Ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our school community

About You:

  • Reliable, proactive, and solution-focused
  • Skilled in managing workloads, staff, and contractors
  • Committed to creating a safe and well-maintained environment
  • Flexible and willing to work across multiple sites if needed

If you are someone who enjoys a varied role and making a real difference to the day-to-day running of a school, we would love to hear from you!

Why Hillside?

At Hillside, everything we do is rooted in our powerful vision: Believe, Achieve, Succeed. We work hard every day to build confidence, raise aspirations, and create opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of our children — all with the support of our warm, inclusive school community.

We’re proud to deliver a curriculum that not only inspires curiosity but also celebrates the rich diversity of the community we serve. Our school values — Belonging, Responsibility, Independence, Courage, and Kindness — are the building BRICKs of our success, helping every child to grow into their best selves.

At Hillside, everyone belongs, and that sense of community helps each child find their voice, discover their talents, and shine brightly — whatever path they choose.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

What You’ll Bring:

  • A love for working with children and helping them shine
  • Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
  • Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude
  • A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model
  • A commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s

What You’ll Get in Return:

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:

  • Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
  • Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.
  • Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
  • Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!
  • Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.
  • Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
  • Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.
  • If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Hillside family. We can't wait to meet you!

    Apply today — and help us grow something amazing. 🌱

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Benefits

Grade 8, SCP 19-22

About this school

Hillside Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
305
Avg teacher salary
£44,289
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.9:1
Academy trust
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6LU