Hillside Special School are seeking a reliable, proactive and experienced Site Manager to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for the pupils, staff and visitors.
Although the working pattern is described, the ability to be flexible to support the needs of the school and to respond to ad-hoc responsibilities is required.
We expect you to be the first point of contact for all services, maintenance and emergency work carried out. To be the first point of contact in emergencies e.g. alarm sounding out of school hours and to be proactive in keeping the school site to a high standard.
An understanding and compassion for the pupils is a must as they are the focus of everything we do at Hillside. Confidentiality, professionalism and the ability to think on your feet is a must. A good sense of humour, a considerate and cheerful nature and a positive ‘can do’ attitude are all essential.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role and you want to make a real contribution to our school, even if you do not meet all the criteria, we would welcome an application from you.
To find out more
Please read the (Word)
We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies.
If this post is of interest to you and you would like to find out more information and have a tour of the school, please contact either Shelley Jackson, Deputy Headteacher, or Lizzi Murphy, Headteacher, by emailing admin@hillside.suffolk.sch.uk including your full name and the job title in the subject line.
How to apply
To apply, please send your completed Application Form (Word) and Covering Letter by email to admin@hillside.suffolk.sch.uk
Alternatively, please post it to Hillside Special School, Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NN.
For more information, please read the Support Staff Application Guidance (pdf)
Closing date: 10.00 am, 5 June 2026.
Interview date: 11 June 2026 in the afternoon.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.
We would ask that all applicants read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (pdf) and our Safer Recruitment (pdf)before applying.
Reimagine the possibilities.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.
As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.
By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.
We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.
