Primary Cluster Facilities Manager

Location High Hazels Junior School

Hello and welcome to Hunningley Primary School, a large and friendly school serving the Kendray and Stairfoot communities. As part of United Learning, we work in close partnership with Worsbrough Bank End Primary School and Barnsley Academy. Together we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their background or starting points and that this is best achieved by providing them with a rewarding, enjoyable and challenging school experience, that allows them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a calm, inclusive and welcoming environment.

We need to be aspirational for our children and enrich their lives with experiences that will support them to grow and become successful adults. We pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the school set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for children, which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff.

As part of United Learning, staff and students are able to access professional development, shared experiences and national opportunities with colleagues and others from across the country. Likewise, as part of a cluster of United Learning academies in the area, there are significant opportunities for joint working, career development and leadership positions. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to visit us in person to see what you could achieve at Hunningley Primary School.

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Hunningley Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Academies in the South Yorkshire Primary Cluster

Bank End Primary, High Hazels Infants and Juniors, Hunningley Primary Academy

Salary Scale

Hours of work

Closing Date

Monday 31 st August 2026 with interviews to take place week commencing 7th September 2026.

If you would like to discuss this role further or have a look around the sites, please contact our Executive Business Manager Marie Shiels els who will arrange visits to take place w/c 31 st August 2026.

Our South Yorkshire Primary Cluster is in need of a Facilities Manager. The purpose of the post is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all estate, premises, and facilities functions across the four Cluster Primary schools. You will find information about all of these schools below.

The role ensures that buildings and grounds are safe, compliant, well‑maintained, and conducive to high‑quality teaching and learning, while delivering best value and efficiency. This includes managing maintenance programmes, health and safety compliance, capital projects, and contractor performance, as well as supporting sustainability initiatives and long‑term estate planning. The post holder will work closely with school leaders and Executive Business Manager to ensure that facilities services align with the Trust’s educational objectives and statutory obligations, creating environments that support both staff and pupils to thrive.

Bank End Primary Academy is a one‑form entry primary school for children aged three to eleven years old and is a school full of potential. Its most recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that it is a Strong school with a great sense of community that…