Site Manager

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HY

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) H4 6-9 (Outer Fringe) £25,989 - £27,254 + £729 FTE (£21,663 - £22,689 Actual Salary)

Site Manager job summary

Site Manager - 30 hours per week (Permanent, All year round)

Salary scale: H4 6-9 (plus Outer Fringe) £25,989 - £27,254 FTE (£21,663 - £22,689 Actual Salary)

Start Date: 24 August 2026

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive and practical Site Manager to join our welcoming school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for pupils and staff.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, including maintenance, security, health and safety compliance, and contractor liaison.

Key Information:

• Working pattern: All year round, including school holidays
• Holidays: 24 days plus 9 Bank Holidays (to be taken during school holidays)
• Working hours: 30 hours per week, typically 7:00 - 9:30am and 3:00pm - 6:30pm during term time but times can be adjusted during the school holidays.
• Additional paid hours: As required (for example, parent’s evening, governor’s meetings and school events, including the occasional Saturday).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring the school grounds and premises are well maintained, safe and compliant with all health and safety regulations.
• Managing site security, including opening and closing the premises and ensuring all systems (alarms, lighting, heating) function effectively.
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing routine maintenance and repair work.
• Carrying out minor DIY repairs and ensuring a clean, safe learning environment.
• Monitoring and reporting premises data to support budgeting and planning.
• Being flexible to accommodate occasional split shifts or adjusted hours to support site access.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant experience in site or facilities management, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Is hands-on, organised, and takes initiative to solve problems.
• Communicates well with adults and children and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
• Can work independently and adapt to the changing needs of the school.
• Is committed to the ethos and values of our Catholic school.

We offer:

• A caring and inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose and faith.
• Children who are polite, enthusiastic and enjoy learning.
• A supportive leadership team and dedicated staff who work together for the good of the school.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development within the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and other employee benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths who are supportive of our school’s Catholic character.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. Sacred Heart is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, has rigorous Safeguarding Children Procedures and is committed to the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form.

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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-ware

Sacred Heart is a welcoming and inclusive school, firmly driven by its mission as a Catholic Community.  Situated in the historic town of Ware, just 20 miles north of London in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside on the River Lea, we enjoy excellent facilities in extensive grounds.  We are very proud of our Catholic identity and ethos, developing a love of learning rooted in our Catholic faith.

We believe our children deserve the best at all times.

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