17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    18 December 2025

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

£14,499.00 Annually (Actual) Level 3b pt 8

Site Manager job summary

The position will be for 20hrs across two sites, 15 hours at Maple Tree Primary School and 5 hours at St Swithuns C of E Primary, both in Sandy. Ideally the hours for Maple Tree would consist of split shifts from 7.30am -8.30am and 4.00pm - 6.00pm daily, St Swithuns has a more flexibility with their hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the buildings and grounds of the school. Full training will be available if and as required.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic person who:

  • Strives to be the best, having high expectations of themselves and of their work
  • Is well organised and demonstrates real commitment to team work
  • Is reflective of their own practice and prepared to use their initiative
  • Demonstrates accountability for ensuring they secure high quality support for school improvement
  • Has significant experience or skills in a trade
  • Is competent at basic building repairs and maintenance
  • Has knowledge of Health, Safety & Welfare requirements

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, positive, well organised, flexible, an excellent communicator and possess the ability to work in close partnership with staff from across the school and wider community as directed.

If you would like to join our highly motivated and talented staff, we would be pleased to hear from you

If this is the school for you we can offer:

  • A ‘Good’ school, Ofsted September 2023 (Maple Tree)
  • A ‘Good’ school, Ofsted December 2022 (St Swithuns)
  • Happy and motivated children who enjoy learning
  • Excellent support from governors, the senior leadership team, parents/carers and the local community
  • A strong team of dedicated staff
  • A commitment to the professional development of all staff

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you feel you would enjoy the challenge that this role offers, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

his school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the Person Specification in order to be offered the post. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level and a qualification check are required for this post. Please note that part that as part of our safeguarding duty, references will be obtained and an online check carried out.

Applying for the job

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

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About Maple Tree Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
236 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Maple Tree is a one and a half form entry school which opened as a lower school in 2000. Last year transition began to become a Primary school and from September 2019 the school will cater for children of pre-school age (2 year olds) up to Year 6.

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