Site Manager
John Chilton School, Northolt, UB5 5LDThis job expired on 16 March 2026 – see similar jobs
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
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
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Chilton School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- Size
- 159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- John Chilton School website
- Email address
- vacancies@john-chilton.ealing.sch.uk
- 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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