Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do, and our recruitment processes are designed to deter unsuitable applicants and to identify and appoint the safest and most suitable candidates.
Safer Recruitment Practices
We follow safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation and guidance. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including:
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Barred Lists where applicable
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications
- Professional references, obtained prior to interview where possible and scrutinised for any safeguarding concerns
- A full employment history with explanations sought for any gaps
- A prohibition from teaching check (where applicable)
- A Section 128 direction check for relevant leadership and management roles
- Overseas criminal record checks where an applicant has lived or worked abroad
All checks are recorded and monitored in accordance with statutory requirements.
Selection and Interview Process
Shortlisting and interviews are carried out by staff trained in safer recruitment practices. The interview process includes:
- Safeguarding-focused questions to assess attitudes and understanding of child protection
- Exploration of any discrepancies or concerns identified in applications or references
- Assessment of suitability to work with children and young people
Equal Opportunities
Longbenton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in our recruitment practices.
Ongoing Safeguarding Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Read and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction and on an ongoing basis
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold our staff code of conduct at all times
Safeguarding Statement
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of any employment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take on an important and highly visible role at Longbenton High School, a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11–18 school with a vibrant Sixth Form and exceptional modern facilities. Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and experienced Site Manager to lead the operational management of the school’s premises and facilities. This key role ensures that the site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained at all times, creating a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the caretaking and cleaning teams, overseeing rotas, attendance and performance, and ensuring that all safeguarding, health and safety, and security procedures are rigorously followed. Reporting directly to the Business Manager, the Site Manager will provide effective leadership of the site team and work closely with colleagues and external partners, including PFI contractors. The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the site, monitoring the condition of buildings and grounds, coordinating maintenance and improvement works, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation. They will also act as a trusted key holder, demonstrating a strong commitment to site security and the safety of all site users. In addition, the Site Manager will oversee out-of-hours lettings, including bookings, site access and supervision, and will coordinate the setup of rooms for examinations and school events. Strong organisational, communication and IT skills are essential, alongside a practical, solution-focused approach.
We are looking for an inspirational, self-motivated individual with previous site or facilities management experience and a proven ability to manage staff. The successful candidate will have experience of project management, report writing, troubleshooting and building effective working relationships. They will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to delivering services of the highest quality. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required. This includes responding to emergency call-outs outside of school hours, attending some evening events, and liaising with the senior team to ensure appropriate site cover during school holiday periods while maintenance and project work is undertaken. The current postholder will provide a two-week handover prior to retirement. Training in PFI systems and relevant health and safety requirements will also be provided.
Longbenton High School is a fully inclusive school where opportunity is championed and background is never a barrier to success. We are proud of our traditional values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition and positivity.
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of protected characteristics.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do, and our recruitment processes are designed to deter unsuitable applicants and to identify and appoint the safest and most suitable candidates.
Safer Recruitment Practices
We follow safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation and guidance. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including:
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Barred Lists where applicable
- Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and qualifications
- Professional references, obtained prior to interview where possible and scrutinised for any safeguarding concerns
- A full employment history with explanations sought for any gaps
- A prohibition from teaching check (where applicable)
- A Section 128 direction check for relevant leadership and management roles
- Overseas criminal record checks where an applicant has lived or worked abroad
All checks are recorded and monitored in accordance with statutory requirements.
Selection and Interview Process
Shortlisting and interviews are carried out by staff trained in safer recruitment practices. The interview process includes:
- Safeguarding-focused questions to assess attitudes and understanding of child protection
- Exploration of any discrepancies or concerns identified in applications or references
- Assessment of suitability to work with children and young people
Equal Opportunities
Longbenton High School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in our recruitment practices.
Ongoing Safeguarding Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Read and adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction and on an ongoing basis
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold our staff code of conduct at all times
Safeguarding Statement
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of any employment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take on an important and highly visible role at Longbenton High School, a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11–18 school with a vibrant Sixth Form and exceptional modern facilities. Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and experienced Site Manager to lead the operational management of the school’s premises and facilities. This key role ensures that the site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained at all times, creating a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the caretaking and cleaning teams, overseeing rotas, attendance and performance, and ensuring that all safeguarding, health and safety, and security procedures are rigorously followed. Reporting directly to the Business Manager, the Site Manager will provide effective leadership of the site team and work closely with colleagues and external partners, including PFI contractors. The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the site, monitoring the condition of buildings and grounds, coordinating maintenance and improvement works, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation. They will also act as a trusted key holder, demonstrating a strong commitment to site security and the safety of all site users. In addition, the Site Manager will oversee out-of-hours lettings, including bookings, site access and supervision, and will coordinate the setup of rooms for examinations and school events. Strong organisational, communication and IT skills are essential, alongside a practical, solution-focused approach.
We are looking for an inspirational, self-motivated individual with previous site or facilities management experience and a proven ability to manage staff. The successful candidate will have experience of project management, report writing, troubleshooting and building effective working relationships. They will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to delivering services of the highest quality. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required. This includes responding to emergency call-outs outside of school hours, attending some evening events, and liaising with the senior team to ensure appropriate site cover during school holiday periods while maintenance and project work is undertaken. The current postholder will provide a two-week handover prior to retirement. Training in PFI systems and relevant health and safety requirements will also be provided.
Longbenton High School is a fully inclusive school where opportunity is championed and background is never a barrier to success. We are proud of our traditional values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition and positivity.
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of protected characteristics.
Last update: 19th January 2026