Job Introduction
St John the Baptist Primary School are seeking to appoint a Site Manager to join our team of dedicated staff and wonderful children. This role will suit an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated individual who has many transferable skills that can be utilised within the site.
The successful candidate will manage our school site to the highest possible standard, proactively enhancing our facilities. They will ensure the school is safe, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. The individual will be practical and able to adapt their skills to the needs of the school and prioritise health, safety and security.
The ideal candidate will be hard working, dependable, trustworthy, use their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to their duties. A range of practical and DIY skills are essential to ensure the school is safe and well maintained. Experience is desirable, but training is provided.
This is a part time role of 27.5hrs per week; ideally from 7am to 11.30am, Monday to Friday, with 5 additional hours flexitime per week to suit the needs of the school. This is negotiable for the right candidate.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Managing the school site and buildings, working in partnership with the Business Manager, to ensure the safe and efficient running of the school.
- Being responsible for site security including the daily opening of the school, occasionally working outside normal hours for school events, including out of hours/ emergency call outs, and be the principal key holder.
- Undertaking reactive work on site to enable the normal function of the school activities.
- Developing and implementing a programme of planned and preventative maintenance to include minor repairs, maintenance, and redecoration.
- Liaising with school staff, external suppliers, and contractors to coordinate site-related projects.
- Overseeing the work of external contractors, ensuring and health and safety standards are maintained.
- Carrying out H&S inspections, assessments and compliance checks.
- Maintaining the grounds so that they are in a clean and tidy condition.
- Fire safety, COSHH, Legionella, Risk Assessments (training provided).
- Keeping records of tests and checks as required, using online systems.
- Taking responsibility for stock control and ordering of maintenance items.
- Supporting the school’s sustainability efforts, including energy efficiency initiatives.
- Understanding and adhering to the school’s policies and procedures in relation to child protection and safeguarding.
The successful candidate will:
- Possess practical maintenance skills and the ability to perform minor repairs.
- Be organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
- Have a high degree of personal pride in their work.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, contractors, and the wider community.
- Be flexible and willing to adapt to the dynamic needs of a busy school environment.
What we offer:
- Training relevant to the role.
- Supportive staff.
- A warm and friendly environment.
- commitment to your continued professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone or e-mail to make an appointment. For further details and an application pack, please contact our Business Manager, Claire Bentley, on 01489 573276 or via e-mail, finance@st-johns-titchfield.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
