Site Manager

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1RZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  4 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2025

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: £24,790.00 - £26,409.00 Annually (FTE) Salary H3 to H5 depending on experience

Site Manager job summary

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 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.

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Visits to the school are strongly encouraged – come and see our wonderful school in action. To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact the School Office.

Safeguarding Statement:
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School and the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and online social media screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-of-canterbury-catholic-primary-school-ware

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