Job Description
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Pay Band: Scale 6 pt 13-17 (actual salary £29,064 to £31,022 annually)
Working hours:
This is a 37‑hour per week role.
Suggested working pattern:
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 10:30am
2:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday
7:00am - 10:00am
2:30pm - 6:30pm
Hours may be negotiable, as long as the pattern covers key‑holding responsibilities including site opening, closing, essential security duties, and cleaning duties.
Would You Like to Join Our Caring and Inclusive School Community?
At St Peter's Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, caring and inclusive community where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our children thrive. We are delighted to be recruiting a Site Manager who will become an important part of our school family.
This is a role where your contribution will be seen, valued and appreciated every single day. You will help create a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment that enables children to learn, staff to teach, and the whole community to flourish. If you are practical, dependable and enjoy making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
We are pleased to provide subsidised housing located directly opposite the school, offering exceptional convenience and a close connection to our village school community (optional).
What Does the Role Involve?
As our Site Manager, you will oversee the management, maintenance and security of the school site and buildings. You will take the lead on Health & Safety, supervise the cleaning team, and ensure the school is consistently safe, clean and ready for learning.
Key Responsibilities (see job description)
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone who is:
- Hardworking, dependable and practical.
- Solutions‑based, proactive and able to problem‑solve independently.
- Skilled in general maintenance, DIY and basic repairs.
- Organised, efficient and able to work independently.
- A strong communicator and supportive team member.
- Supportive of the school's Christian ethos, while embracing and celebrating inclusion of all, ensuring every member of our community feels welcomed, respected and valued.
What Do We Offer You?
- Subsidised housing close to the school (optional).
- A warm and supportive village school community.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school.
- An opportunity to have a huge impact on the school's environment and the wellbeing of our children.
How Can You Apply?
We warmly welcome applications from anyone who feels they can contribute to the life of our school. Whether you are experienced in site management or bringing transferable skills from another field, we would be delighted to hear from you. Joining our school community means becoming part of a supportive, values‑driven team where your work truly makes a difference.
Click the link for the online application, or request a paper application form from the school office. We are very happy to support you with the process in whichever way works best for you.
Please ensure you complete the application form in full, using the 'Information in Support of this Application' section to clearly demonstrate how you meet the needs of the job. This is your opportunity to tell us why you would be a great fit for our school!
We are committed to keeping children safe and happy. All staff and volunteers share this commitment, and the successful applicant will need an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
For more information, please contact Ms Lene Johnson, Office Manager, on 01376 561328.