17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Hours: 35 hours per week 7:30am–11:00am & 2:15pm–5:45pm (Monday–Friday) Some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the school, including occasional adjustments to start/finish times and additional hours for lettings or events (overtime payable). Hours may be negotiable to some extent for the right candidate. Contract: 52 weeks per year Holiday: 25 days per annum (plus statutory entitlement)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 7, Scale Point 23-25 Salary: £38,397-£39417 (inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self -motivated and dedicated site manager, to take responsibility for all aspects of site maintenance and health and safety. The successful applicant will work to support the school within all areas of maintenance, cleanliness, health and safety and security. The potential candidate would preferably have experience of working as a caretaker or site manager in a similar environment.

You will take responsibility for the management of the school site and day to day maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and high-quality environment for the school staff and pupils.

  • You will oversee and maintain records for all statutory servicing and compliance checks (e.g. fire systems, water hygiene, electrical testing, alarms, lifting equipment and other required inspections)
  • You will have key holding responsibilities and ensure a system is in place for site security cover outside of opening hours.
  • You will have a flexible and positive outlook.
  • You will be a reliable individual, experienced and knowledgeable in Health and Safety practices
  • You will have the ability to work from your own initiative for effective day-to-day management of the site and will work closely with the School Business Manager and Head on strategic site plans.
  • You will have good IT skills and good inter-personal skills
  • You will have the ability and experience to undertake DIY tasks
  • A flexible, pro-active approach with a positive can-do attitude is essential.
  • Be able to develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of site management

What the school offers its staff

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school is located on two sites and the post holder will be primarily based at our Orchard Site in Greenford.

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 safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

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 John Chilton School

School type
Special school, ages 4 to 19
School size
157 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02082894790

John Chilton School is a successful school for pupils who have complex physical, medical and learning difficulties. We are innovative in our approach to educate pupils with a range of cognitive, physical and medical needs (4 to 19 years) in a unique environment. The school has two sites co-located with mainstream academies and will be expanding further in September 2023. The post holder will be expected to work across both sites.

Arranging a visit to John Chilton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk.

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