Senior Site Operative

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 1st 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: 4th June 2026 Closing Date: 2nd July 2026 Interviews: Thursday 9th 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