Job Description

Salary - Scale 6 Point 13 (£29,064) to Point 17 (£31,022) dependent upon calibre of individual, plus £1045 Inner Fringe Allowance.

Hours - 37 Hours per week. 10:15am to 6.15pm - 3 days per week and 10:30am- 6:15pm - 2 days per week with 30 minutes for lunch per day.

Holiday - From 25 days per year with 1 week taken during term-time.

We are looking for an exceptional, energetic, self-motivated, reliable, multi-skilled, proactive and organised Site Manager to join our team at Epping Primary School.

The fundamental part of this job will be premises management. This entails the maintenance and security of the building and grounds, ensuring the cleanliness of the site through the line management of cleaners.

Other duties and skills required will include:

Duties will also include being the primary key holder, locking and unlocking of the premises.

Ability to manage and consult with contractors to organise unplanned and scheduled works and to check that works have been completed to the standard required.

Assist with the preparation of plans for long-term projects to develop and improve the premises.

The management/ordering and safe storage of cleaning materials and ensuring the inside and outside environment are well maintained and meet Health and Safety requirements (COSHH).

Responsible for the regular checking and operation of systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, and security systems

A comprehensive range of DIY skills such as routine painting and decorating, gardening, general maintenance, minor plumbing works and general repairs.

Undertake ad-hoc cleaning duties as required.

Good literacy and numeracy, organised with excellent record keeping skills, with basic experience of using Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word to ensure the efficient management of health and safety processes and related documentation.

Able to relate well to children and interact with them in a friendly and positive manner.

There will be occasional later working for Governors' meetings, weekly lettings, special events and parent's evenings for which flexibility is essential. The Site Manager is expected to deal with emergencies outside of school hours and overtime would be paid as accordingly.

Previous experience as a Caretaker / Site Manager experience is essential, building trade experience a plus. The actual starting salary will be set according to relevant experience; exceptional candidates can expect to be remunerated appropriately.

Our school can offer the successful candidate a modern and eco-friendly building in a beautiful green setting, filled with happy, friendly pupils with outstanding behaviour and a supportive and committed team of staff.

Epping Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contactDion Jones (School Business Manager) by email at sbm@eppingprimary.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01992 572408.