Vacancy – Senior Site Operative

Salary Scale: C1. Point 12-17

Contract: Permanent

Hours:  37 per week – All Year Round

Salary: £28,598 (£14.82 per hour)- £31,022 (£16.08 per hour) - subject to NJC pay increase from 1^st April 2026

Hours of work:  To be discussed, flexibility preferred but can vary between hours of 7am- 6pm

Responsible to: Facilities Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Job Advertised: 4^TH June 2026

Closing Date: 2^nd July 2026

Interviews: Thursday 9^th July 2026

Welcome to our school,

Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 4 sites: our main site and 3 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and White Rose Post 16. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment.   We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 286 pupils on roll.

Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’.  I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Operative who can contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school, supporting the Facilities Manager to ensure we have a safe, engaging environment; which is fit for daily use and is the best possible environment for our young people to be educated, and our staff to work.

The role will ensure the effective and efficient day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors across all 4 sites.

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Senior Site Operative who works well as part of a team and is passionate regarding improving the environment for our learners and staff. You will need the ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines. You will understand; and have empathy with the issues facing children/young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a committed team. You will need to be deliver a high standard of Facilities support, including building maintenance; security and Health & Safety compliance.

Acting as the lead site representative in the absence of the Facilities Manager, the postholder plays a key role in supporting operational compliance, service delivery and the creation of a safe, welcoming and effective learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be flexible and have proven experience in a similar role. The role requires an effective communicator and excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to child safety and well-being

We can offer:

•          A welcoming, caring school with supportive colleagues

•          A commitment to professional development

•          A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution

We are looking for:

•          Proven experience in building maintenance and repair.

•          Proven experience in the use of a wide range of hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders, grinders, ladders, lifting equipment).

•          Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings and diagrams.

•          Experience of organising and monitoring planned preventative maintenance 

•          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•          A strong sense of teamwork and professional pride; including ability to lead a time

•          A positive, solution-focused approach

•          A commitment to achieving the very best for our children and families

The successful candidate will:

•          Be pivotal to help create a professional environment which meets the needs of our leaners, and also welcoming to external stakeholders

•          Demonstrate a high level of work ethic/ professional pride

•          Work well as part of a team, as well as lead and have a flexible approach

•          Work confidently on a range of building maintenance and repairs

•          Prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines

•          Be willing to contribute to school life

Kathryn Bryan

Headteacher

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

Broomfield South SILC Safeguarding Recruitment Statement   

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974;  

If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at interview.

Access:  The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.

For further details please contact Broomfield South SILC:

By Email HR@broomfieldschool.org.uk or visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk

or by telephoning HR on 0113 277 1603

Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates a no smoking or vaping policy