Site Manager

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 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: £28,142.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Hours confirmed by mutual agreement at the point of role commencement - flexibility required for occasional out-of-hours duties, letting and emergency call-outs

Site Manager job summary

Purpose of the Role

To ensure the school site is safe, secure, compliant, clean and well-maintained at all times, supporting a positive learning environment for pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Site Security - open (and on occasion close) the school premises on required days, including unlocking/locking buildings and setting/unsetting alarms. Act as a key holder and respond to alarm activations and emergencies as required, carry out regular security checks of buildings and grounds.

Maintenance and Repairs - undertake basic maintenance and DIY tasks, identify and report defects requiring specialist contractors; maintain tools and equipment safely and effectively.

Health & Safety Compliance - ensure the school estates compliance system (iamcompliant) is fully up to date, with all checks either completed internally, or booked with contractors, support risk assessments and maintain accurate compliance records, ensure adherend to Trust policies and statutory regulations.

Cleaning Oversight - support or oversee cleaning arrangements where applicable, ensure the site remains clean, safe and hygienic.

Grounds Maintenance - carry out basic groundskeeping duties (eg litter picking, leaf clearance, gritting pathways), monitor outdoor areas, considering seasonal and rural factors (eg weather impact, vegetation control).

Contractor Supervision - liaise with and supervise external contractors on site, ensure contractors follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Support for School Activities - assist with room setups for school events, lettings and community use, provide on-site support during occasional extended hours activities.

Emergency Response - act as first point of contact for site related emergencies, escalate issues appropriately to the Headteacher or Trust Central Team.

Safeguarding Responsibilities - adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, ensure site security supports the safeguarding of pupils and staff, report any concerns in line with school and Trust safeguarding protocols.

Physical Requirements - the role involves manual handing, lifting, use of ladders and working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school-gl51-0hz

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