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Job Ref No. ECC3324-121S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale
Position Start Date: 01/10/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 08/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 15th September 2026  

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Site Manager

25 hours per week (5 days per week, split shift), 52.14 weeks per year.

Scale 5, Point 9 - 12 - £27,254 - £28,598 pa.

Pro rata salary range £18,415 - £19,323 pa.

Start date: October 2026 or sooner if available.

We are a friendly village school seeking to appoint a reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join our school team. As well as regular cleaning duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school buildings and grounds are well maintained and safe for children and staff.

Good communication and effective organisational skills are important, as is the ability to successfully liaise with staff, governors and outside contractors. The ability to use initiative and to display a positive approach to problem solving is essential. Flexibility regarding hours (e.g. unexpected call-outs, working during school holidays, additional hours to complete more time-consuming tasks) is also required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office from 1st September to arrange a visit: admin@bishopwilliamward.essex.sch.uk.

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, so this role is subject to a successful DBS enhanced disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Toby Bull
Coach Road
Great Horkesley, Colchester
Essex, CO6 4AT
Telephone: 01206 271336
Email: admin@bishopwilliamward.essex.sch.uk

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