Site Maintenance Officer

Over Hall Community School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1LX

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5

Site Maintenance Officer job summary

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join our dedicated school team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the school buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs and liaising with external contractors to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, maintenance, health and safety are maintained at all times.

The role requires the ability to work effectively in a busy school environment, managing competing priorities with efficiency, accuracy and initiative. Applicants should be well organised, possess excellent communication skills and be able to multitask effectively. Previous experience in a similar maintenance or caretaking role is essential, while experience within a school environment would be advantageous. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The position is 30 hours per week (split shift), Monday to Friday, and the post holder will be required to undertake work during school holidays.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, we can offer:

• A permanent contract following the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying. If you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office on 01606 663650 or email admin@overhall.cheshire.sch.uk

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm. Please note that CVs will not be accepted and applications submitted solely with a CV will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

CAT Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. These checks include obtaining references prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide evidence of qualifications at interview, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before their appointment is confirmed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates within our local community. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback following the shortlisting process. If you have not been contacted by 28.08.26 please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Key Dates

• Shortlisting: w/c 24.08.26
• Interviews: w/c 31.08.26

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, applications may close at 9:00am on either the advertised closing date or an earlier date if a decision is taken to close the advertisement before the published deadline.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Over Hall Community School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Over Hall Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/over-hall-community-school-winsford

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