Site Manager Assistant/Caretaker
Singlewell Primary School, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY17 days remaining to apply
Closing date
2 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,513.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Manager Assistant/Caretaker job summary
Singlewell Primary School is looking to appoint a reliable, proactive Site Manager Assistant/Caretaker to help maintain a clean, safe and secure environment for our children, staff and visitors.
Working closely with the Site Manager, Business Manager and wider team, you will take pride in our premises and grounds - supporting day-to-day site operations, carrying out cleaning and basic maintenance, responding to issues quickly, and helping ensure the school remains a welcoming place to learn and work.
The Person we are looking for:
We are seeking someone who can work flexibly and independently, with good practical skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and equality. Experience in caretaking, building maintenance, cleaning, basic DIY and site security systems is desirable, along with knowledge of health and safety practices (e.g., COSHH/manual handling/fire safety).
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (split shift 7:00-10:30am and 2:00-6:00pm) - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Reporting to: Site Manager and Business Manager
Please see the attached supporting documents regarding our school and Job Description/Person Specification.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Singlewell Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Singlewell Primary School website
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable class teacher to work in our popular school from September 2024. This position is for a maternity cover.
Upon successful completion of the maternity cover a discretionary bonus may be awarded.
The school is proud of its results and the reputation it has in the local area. Our Ofsted inspection report comments on the good quality of education and positive, inclusive nature of the school.
To join our teaching team you would need to have drive and vitality and have a proven record of consistently 'good' to 'outstanding' teaching to fulfil the high expectations that we have for our children.
We can offer:
supportive, enthusiastic and friendly colleagues
happy, friendly pupils who want to learn
extensive school grounds
supportive governing body who want the best
coaching, mentoring and high quality training for all teachers
knowledgeable, nurturing teaching assistants
The staff are an enthusiastic, committed team and the new member would need to have a willingness to take an active role in the life of the school. Please note any subject leadership experience/interests in your application.
The staff and children are very welcoming and visits to Singlewell are encouraged. We will be delighted to show you around and discuss the role further. New and experienced teacher applications are invited.
Please visit the school website www.singlewell.kent.sch.uk for further information on the school and to view our Virtual Tour.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and other safeguarding recruitment procedures. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received or we are able to appoint prior to the closing date. Early application is recommended.
Information about the school
Number on Roll:- 401
Singlewell school has a warm, family feel and is situated in a pleasant, leafy site on the outskirts of Gravesend. The school has been expanded to two form entry from September 2016 and had a new building constructed. We are now at full capacity with two classes in each year group from Reception through to Year 6. All classes have support assistants. We are very lucky to have modern buildings and facilities and spacious grounds.
Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.
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