Assistant Site ManagerEDV/2026/WA/33225 in Bicester

Hours: full time 37 hours per week all year round

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade L - £27,274 - £31,014

Start: ASAP

At Whitelands Academy, our vision is to nurture extraordinary young people ready for global success. Every child deserves to be fully aware and prepared for success in the world we live in. This is why our 3 priorities are:

• To offer an aspirational education – all students deserve to leave Whitelands Academy with a competitive academic footing.
• To provide inspirational opportunities – opening students’ eyes to the possibilities within the world.
• To uphold exceptional standards – if we role model what high standards are, students will be able to uphold the same high standards for themselves as adults.

Whitelands Academy is a new, mixed, comprehensive 11-16 school in Bicester. The school provides 600 places for students in a new building with state-of-the-art facilities. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in most areas and OUTSTANDING in others—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. Our school community is often complimented on their warmth, teamwork and ambition. There is a collegiate feel amongst staff across the school with a shared passion and drive to providing the best possible education. Our students are respectful and aspirational. They have a thirst to learn and are keen to involve themselves in our co-curricular programme and leadership opportunities making this a very fulfilling environment to teach in.

The provision for pupils’ personal development is outstanding. The curriculum helps develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. This is especially the case when it comes to important issues such as knowing what’s right and what’s wrong and confidence in their understanding of building healthy relationships.

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Site Manager we would like to join us will:

• Have a hands‑on approach and can‑do attitude.
• Be flexible in order to accommodate a split shift working pattern to ensure adequate cover at peak periods.
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Have experience of working as a handyperson / caretaker / site manager, ideally in a school or similar environment.

Whitelands Academy is a dynamic and rewarding workplace at any stage of your career. New professionals will benefit from comprehensive mentoring and extensive professional development. Experienced colleagues will find a strong sense of community and a relationship within the entire school. At Whitelands Academy, all staff have the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to shaping the school’s growth. We value the opinions of all staff members, and our continual evolution provides many opportunities for whole school leadership and personal development.

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview. The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.