School Site Manager

Marketing & Communications Officer @ Autism East Midlands

We’re looking for a dedicated, proactive, and caring Site Manager to join our school community in the village of Braithwell, near Doncaster.

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students and staff by ensuring our site is safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained every single day.

To lead and manage the site services team including catering, cleaning, and caretaking, ensuring that the school environment is safe, clean, secure and suitable for the needs of autistic children and the wider school community. The postholder will have responsibility for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations, statutory requirements and school policies across the school site. The postholder will work with the Health and Safety lead at Autism East Midlands to ensure the site is compliant for all stakeholders.

• Leading on all aspects of health and safety across the school site
• Conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Managing contractors and overseeing site maintenance and repairs
• Supporting emergency planning and safeguarding procedures
• Being a friendly, reassuring presence for staff, pupils, and visitors alike

• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Experience in site or facilities management (school experience is a bonus, but not essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A hands‑on, can‑do attitude and a genuine care for the wellbeing of others
• Someone who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and nurturing environment

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A role where your work truly matters

Are you committed and passionate about SEN Education? This is a real opportunity to make a difference for the children that we teach.

If you’re someone who values safety, enjoys problem‑solving and wants to be part of a team that puts children first, we’d love to hear from you.

Sutherland House School is a non‑maintained special school for autistic children and young people aged 5‑19.

Sutherland House 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training