Site Manager, Don Valley Academy
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade G Points 20 to 24 (£32,597 to £35,412 Full Time Equivalent) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Delta Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Don Valley Academy are looking to appoint a Site Manager to join our academy in April 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the Site Manager, you will play a lead role in ensuring the academy has a safe, warm, clean and welcoming environment for all who work in, learn at and visit the academy. You will manage the site staff, using your initiative, working flexibly in your approach with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will manage the Health & Safety system for the academy ensuring that all tests and maintenance schedules are carried out and recorded efficiently. You will ensure the security and safekeeping of the academy premises, facilities and property including having key holder responsibility.
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
Your new Academy
Don Valley Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, secondary Academy with over 1100 students on roll from Year 7 to 11. We serve a mixed community however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning.
Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy’s overall judgement of ‘Good’ as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be ‘Outstanding’ if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out.
Don Valley Academy is proud to be an EEF Research School. One of only 33 Research Schools across England, we work to exemplify our evidence informed teaching and learning strategies, share what we know about putting research into practice, and support schools in the region to make better use of evidence to inform and improve their teaching and learning.
We are very proud of our Academy and the opportunities available for staff and students alike. We would love to show you around so you can find out more for yourself about what your career could look like with us. Please contact us directly at info@donvalleyacademy.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the Site Manager, you will play a lead role in ensuring the academy has a safe, warm, clean and welcoming environment for all who work in, learn at and visit the academy. You will manage the site staff, using your initiative, working flexibly in your approach with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will manage the Health & Safety system for the academy ensuring that all tests and maintenance schedules are carried out and recorded efficiently. You will ensure the security and safekeeping of the academy premises, facilities and property including having key holder responsibility.
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
Your new Academy
Don Valley Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, secondary Academy with over 1100 students on roll from Year 7 to 11. We serve a mixed community however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning.
Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy’s overall judgement of ‘Good’ as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be ‘Outstanding’ if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out.
Don Valley Academy is proud to be an EEF Research School. One of only 33 Research Schools across England, we work to exemplify our evidence informed teaching and learning strategies, share what we know about putting research into practice, and support schools in the region to make better use of evidence to inform and improve their teaching and learning.
We are very proud of our Academy and the opportunities available for staff and students alike. We would love to show you around so you can find out more for yourself about what your career could look like with us. Please contact us directly at info@donvalleyacademy.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
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