Site Manager

The Batt Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 6pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

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: £23,418.00 - £24,168.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 | 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 4 weeks (to be worked flexibly throughout the school holidays in agreement with Senior Leaders)

Site Manager job summary

The Batt School, St Mary’s Infants, Witney and The Oxford Diocesan Schools’ Trust (ODST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Online searches will be undertaken at shortlisting stage.

We are looking for a reliable, practical and enthusiastic Caretaker to work across The Batt School and St Mary’s Infant School in Witney. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring that our schools are safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments for our children, staff and visitors.

About the role
Working under the guidance of the School Business Manager and Executive Headteacher, you will take responsibility for the security, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools’ buildings and grounds. The role is varied and includes:

• Locking/unlocking and ensuring site security
• Carrying out and recording regular health & safety checks
• Completing minor repairs and maintenance
• Overseeing contractors on site
• Supporting with cleaning, lettings and emergency situations
• Maintaining safe pathways and outdoor spaces throughout the year

About you
We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical and confident in carrying out repairs and maintenance
• Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about health & safety, COSHH and site security
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to manage their own workload
• A team player who can relate well to children, staff and visitors
• Committed to keeping our schools safe, clean and welcoming

Previous caretaking or site-keeping experience is desirable, but training will be provided. A willingness to develop new skills is essential.

We can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly school community
• Opportunities for training and development
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

The schools are part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools' Trust, a large multi-academy trust consisting of 43 schools across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

We reserve the right to interview early should outstanding early applications be received.

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 The Batt Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Batt Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-batt-church-of-england-primary-school

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