26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Split Shifts, times will vary slightly coordinating with the Site Assistant role - Approx 7am- 11:30am & 2:30pm-6pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£33,142.68 to £37,279.97

What skills and experience we're looking for

Function of the post:

You will be responsible for the site and premises of both Berewood Primary and Newlands Primary, ensuring staff, pupils and visitors are safe onsite, with premises in good order and a scheduled maintenance programme that complies with legislative requirements, is cost efficient and meets the needs of the academies providing a strategic leadership and operational oversight.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Maintain a strategic overview of both school sites, identifying short, medium and long-term maintenance and development need. Work with the Premises and Health & Safety team to identify estates priorities and risk and planning cyclical maintenance and capital improvement needs across both schools.

2. Oversee on-site maintenance contractors, including liaising with the Academy Operations Officer to ensure appropriate safeguarding and safety checks are in line with school policy and prior to contractors working on-site. Ensure work is completed to the required specification and standards, for business continuity within timescale set out in the contract, reporting to your line manager as appropriate

3. Ensure the buildings and sites are secure and functional, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings and setting the alarms, as and when required. Ensure clear emergency procedures are understood.

4. Monitor the general condition of the exterior and interior buildings, and produce and maintain a rolling redecorations programme, undertaking repairs and maintenance activities to improve the appearance and safety of the buildings and grounds as may reasonably be required and in liaison with the Academy Operations Officer.

5. Work with the Academy Operations Officer and the Trust Premises and Health & Safety team to ensure Health and Safety legislative and statutory requirements are met to ensure the site is a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors, including completion of risk assessments and ensuring all statutory checks and test are completed and recorded.

6. Act as Emergency and Reactive Management Lead response to site emergencies (e.g. floods, security breaches, heating failures). Coordinate urgent repairs and ensure appropriate escalation.

7. Effectively line manage the Site Assistant, include work planning and task allocation, performance management and support, ensuring safe working practices and provide clear priorities and oversight of day-to-day maintenance tasks.

8. Alongside the agreed maintenance programme schedules, ensure equipment and systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and alarms are well maintained and in good working order at all times.

9. Coordinate the monitoring of stock and order cleaning and premises supplies in-line with Trust policy and procedure, ensuring products are fit for purpose and stored securely and safely in line with regulatory and best practice. Undertake internal and external collections and deliveries across the sites.

10. In liaison with the relevant parties, support the procurement of services and goods, in line with Trust and Academy policy and procedure and best value for money.

11. To support and assist members of staff and visitors with regard to premises management, ensuring the highest levels of customer service are set and achieved. Deliver a health and safety induction to all new employees of the Academies within a timely manner.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:

  • Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)

Pay

We are committed to fair and competitive pay.

  • All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
  • Salaries are designed to be competitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme

Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

Eye Care Vouchers

Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Our newest academies are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, built with the latest knowledge of staff needs.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Berewood Primary School

School type
Academies, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
415 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Berewood Primary School is proud of its journey since opening in September 2014. We are a school which has 420 pupils on roll. Together we are creating a vibrant, happy and exciting school, with a rich curriculum that provides a wealth of opportunities to inspire our pupils in their learning and personal development. Our school is a positive and energetic environment in which everyone is encouraged to do their best and achieve their full potential, a place where everybody is valued and respected.

Arranging a visit to Berewood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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