Job Description
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Site Manager
Bentley St Paul's C of E Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and practical person to join our friendly team.
Total number of hours: 15 hours per week, times to be agreed.
Total number of weeks: 52.14 weeks a year
Number of holiday days (calculated 1 April to 31 March): 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (holidays can be taken in term time subject to agreement)
Pay scale: Scale 5 (point 9 to 12) £10,992.56 to £11,520.40 (pro-rated actual annual salary) plus pension
You will need to be in good health due to the physical nature of some of the work and have a flexible approach to a variety of tasks, whilst understanding the need to prioritise workload, to ensure good risk management in a school environment.
Previous experience in a similar position would be beneficial. Qualifications or experience in a trade (electrical, plumbing, building) would also be desirable.
A general overview of Health and Safety would also be an advantage but training will be given.
You will need to be able to communicate effectively with people including children, staff, outside contractors and school governors.
The site manager's key areas of responsibility are as follows:
To contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties including cleaning and maintenance, and other caretaking duties including porterage, security and supervision of the site and related equipment.
The site manager will work closely with the school's administration team, reporting to the Head Teacher and Finance manager. In addition, they will liaise with the other staff across the trust including the Trust Facilities Manager, CEO and CFOO, as well as pupils, parents, external agencies, and visitors.
The position will be based at Bentley St Paul's C of E Primary School but may also involve caretaking at other schools in the Trust upon request.
Please refer to the attached Job Description of a full list of duties.
We warmly welcome and highly recommend that applicants contact the school to arrange a visit and discuss the role. Please telephone the school office to arrange this on 01277 372295.
Please take care to complete the application form in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Bentley St Paul's C of E Primary School is a member of Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust.
The Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearance, including a DBS check, references and a pre-employment health check.
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.
The purpose is limited:
to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
to verify employment history.
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
The school has the right to withdraw the vacancy should enough applications be received
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 July 2025 at noon
Bentley St Paul's is a one form entry Church of England primary school, with 210 pupils. We are situated on the outskirts of Brentwood with good links to the M25.
Bentley St Paul's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact: Mrs Karen Sapsford on 01277 372295 or admin@bentley-st-pauls.essex.sch.uk