Job Description

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We are looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and approachable Site Manager to join our warm and welcoming village primary school, part of the Attain Academy Partnership. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety in their day, and wants to play a key role in ensuring children learn in a safe, well‑maintained and inspiring environment.

As our Site Manager, you will be responsible for the care, compliance, security and presentation of the school buildings and grounds. From routine maintenance to supporting health and safety checks, your work will make a difference to the daily experiences of our pupils and staff.

We are looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic, proactive and reliable
Flexible, able to prioritise and problem‑solve effectively
Skilled in general maintenance and building management (desirable but not essential)
A positive team player with strong interpersonal skills
Someone who enjoys being part of a community and can build friendly, respectful relationships with children and adults

In return, we offer:

A supportive and friendly team of staff who value your contribution
A positive, thriving school environment where no two days are the same
Ongoing access to training and professional development
The chance to be a valued member of our school community, helping create the best possible environment for learning

Working hours:
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30-14:00, all year round (52 weeks).
Holiday entitlement must be taken during school holiday periods.

We warmly welcome and encourage school visits, so you can see our environment and meet the team before applying.

Please refer to the full job description for further details of the role.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.