Site Manager

Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent position: 52 wks a year, 37 hrs a wk, 7-11am Mon-Fri & 3–6.30pm Thu/3.30-6.30pm Fri Flexibility in working hours is required to support the school with activities and any site issues. All holiday entitlement will need to be taken during the school holiday periods.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4, Point 7 to 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and grounds maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.
• Experience of undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises including cleaning.
• Skills in carpentry/ joinery or painting to competent DIY standard.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• IT literacy for record keeping, communication and compliance documentation.

What the school offers its staff

Melbourn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border. We are in the beautiful village of Melbourn, just a short car journey or only a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge city centre and good transport links into London.

We offer:

• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to play a key role in a school committed to continual improvement.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including: a 'Golden Ticket Day' – one day each year to use entirely as you wish; sociable staff events, such as Christmas wreath‑making, to help us stay connected, creative and supported; free flu jab.

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.

The Site Manager can often be the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As one of the ‘faces’ of the school the Site Manager should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.

The Site Manager will ensure the security, care and availability of the building, furniture, fittings and equipment, ensure a high-quality physical environment and promote the efficient use of the school’s assets. They will be expected to manage site Health & Safety compliance and carry out a full range of duties to provide exacting standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance of the school premises. This will include cleaning, maintenance activities and supervision of school cleaning staff and will be conducted under the general supervision of the School Office Manager.

Full information can be found on our website: www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you are interested in learning more about the role and the school please contact us via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or telephone 01763 223457. Visits are warmly welcomed.

Closing date for applications and short listing is 9.00am on Wednesday 8th July. However, strong applications will be shortlisted and suitable candidates invited to interview on receipt.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MPS Site Manager Person Specification 2026.pdf - 242 KB (opens in new tab)

MPS Site Manager Job Description 2026.pdf - 182 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Melbourn Primary School website
• Email address: aharvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01763 223457
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-primary-school

Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aharvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.

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