Site Manager
Greenmeadow Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3LW13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2025
Closing date
5 December 2025 at 11am
Date listed
21 November 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
- £26,522.00 - £29,693.00 Annually (FTE)
Site Manager job summary
Set in beautiful grounds, our school is a place where children can learn, play and thrive. We’re looking for someone who will care for our building and green spaces as much as we do - helping keep everything safe, tidy and looking its best.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Taking pride in the presentation of our school; looking after our school buildings and outdoor areas, including playgrounds and green spaces
Carrying out minor repairs, general maintenance and DIY jobs
Opening and locking up the school each day
Keeping paths clear and the grounds safe in all seasons
Supporting staff with practical tasks and helping maintain a calm, orderly site
Making sure the school is compliant with legal and regulatory standards related to buildings and health and safety
Leading, and supporting, the cleaning team
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Someone hands on, friendly and proactive, with a good eye for detail
Basic knowledge of maintenance, DIY or caretaking
Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions
Someone who is physically able to carry out the manual handling tasks and cleaning duties
A person who appreciates nature and enjoys spending time outdoors in all weathers
A reliable team player who demonstrates good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and contractors
Someone who presents themselves in a professional and positive manner as you will be highly visible around the school and are expected to be a good role model and representative of the school community
WHAT WE OFFER:
A friendly, supportive team across the school
Stable hours, a generous holiday entitlement and a Local Government Pension
Ongoing training and support in your role
The satisfaction of knowing your work helps children feel safe, happy and ready to learn
Our school is part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a family of primary schools in Swindon who offer excellent career opportunities, high quality CPD, a competitive salary and an excellent pension scheme.
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to contact us for an informal conversation by calling the school office if they wish on 01793 521141.
The hours of work required are 6:30 am -10:00 am and 4:15-6:15 Monday to Thursday and 6:30am-10:00 am and 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday. (27.5 hours per week). There may be some requirement for duties to be undertaken outside of the normal working day or at weekends. We are able to offer some flexible working options and alternative patterns of work for this role and would be happy to explore this further with candidates. Term time contract, including TD days plus 2 weeks to be agreed.
Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
SAFEGUARDING:
Greenmeadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, medical pre-employment checks, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
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 Greenmeadow Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greenmeadow Primary School website
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