Site Manager

Parkside Community Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EP

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  14 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Manager job summary

Parkside Community Primary School, Borehamwood

Are you practical, reliable and take pride in creating a safe, welcoming environment for children to learn and thrive? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Parkside Community Primary School is a friendly, inclusive and welcoming school at the heart of the Borehamwood community. We are looking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Caretaker/Site Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the upkeep, security and presentation of our school site. Our school prides itself on promoting kindness, resilience and inclusion, and we are seeking someone who will share these values and take real pride in maintaining our learning environment.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the day-to-day experience of our pupils, staff and visitors. No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our school remains safe, secure and well maintained.

The Role

Hours: 37 hours per week

Monday 7:30 - 11:00 and 14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 - 11:30 and 14:30 - 18:00

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.

• Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and decoration.

• Ensuring the security of the site, including opening and closing the school as required.

• Supporting the school's health and safety compliance, including maintaining records and completing routine checks.

• Monitoring and checking deliveries.

• Carrying out a range of cleaning and caretaking duties.

• Liaising with contractors and supporting site projects.

• Responding to occasional out-of-hours emergencies and supporting school lettings arrangements (overtime payable).

The role involves some manual handling and lifting, so applicants should be physically fit and able to work across our spacious school site.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is practical, organised and self-motivated.

• Can work independently and use their own initiative.

• Has good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Is confident using ICT systems or is willing to learn (full training will be provided).

• Takes pride in their work and has a keen eye for detail.

• Has a flexible and positive approach, coupled with a good sense of humour.

• Enjoys being part of a supportive school community.

Occasional use of a personal vehicle may be required; mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team.

• The opportunity to work in a school that is at the heart of its local community.

• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact.

• Training and professional support.

• 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Overtime opportunities where applicable.

Visits Welcome

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school prior to applying. A visit is the best way to experience our warm and friendly atmosphere, meet our staff and see our excellent facilities and grounds for yourself.

For more information about the school, please visit our website: https://parkside.herts.sch.uk/

Come and join us and help keep Parkside a safe, welcoming and inspiring place for every child.

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

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.

About Parkside Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Parkside Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkside-community-primary-school-borehamwood

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