Site Manager wanted!

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Site Manager to join our dedicated school team. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and secure condition as well as co-ordinating and undertaking such tasks as may be necessary for effective site management, administrative and lettings duties.

You will be responsible for health and safety, ensuring that regulations are followed and adhered to throughout; you will also be part of the cleaning team to ensure that our school is always an inviting place to be for all.

This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; knowledge of and the ability to undertake various maintenance and repair works, be pro-active and able to demonstrate the ability to work under their own initiative. 

Previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous but not necessarily essential.

We are looking for someone who will become an integral member of our community where children are at the centre. You will take ownership of the school site, working with the children and staff to make it a high-quality environment for learning.

John Clifford is a two-form entry school in central Beeston. The Victorian building has been well maintained and developed over recent years and the school is a proud member of the White Hills Park Trust.  The Head Teacher is new to role and we are embarking on an exciting next chapter for the school alongside the existing positive and skilled team. It is a school that serves a great community, with wonderful children at the heart of our work.

One of our guiding principles, which supports our efforts every day, is success. Everything we do is led by our desire to be our best...this might be in our approach to work, the way we care for others, the manners we use towards our peers and visitors or in the way we respond to new experiences.

We are committed to:

·        Taking care of ourselves and others, including those in our community and wider world through meaningful partnerships

·        Providing excellent teaching and learning through an inclusive, creative and challenging curriculum

·        Challenging all children through the provision of a range of opportunities and experiences both inside and beyond the classroom

·        Celebrating achievement in all areas so children feel positive and proud

·        Fostering an ethos of aspiration so we all go beyond what is expected, making valuable contributions

·        Instilling a lifelong love of learning so we can be the best people we can be in this shared and diverse world

·        Ensuring all children feel secure, welcome and safe
 

At John Clifford, each learner is supported to develop resilience and tolerance, ensuring children embrace opportunity to develop their identity, self-respect and go beyond expectation through their attitudes and contributions. We encourage children to be confident and trusting, to value and accept each other and take ownership of and responsibility for their learning. Our leaners will be ready to embrace challenge and preserve towards achieving successful futures with open and creative minds. We are building our relationships to foster open and honest communication with parents and actively seek to engage with all members of the community in a positive and collaborative manner.  

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.  

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.  

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org) 

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school, please contact the school office on office@johnclifford.school

Applications for the post must be submitted by 12.00pm Monday 2 February 2026  via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held:  Thursday 12 February 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

Claire Shaw

CEO