- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 569 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stour Valley Community School website
Site Officer
More than one location, Anglian Learning19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks of the year. Ideally from 12pm to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 7.30pm Friday, with half an hour break during the shift, to allow completion of maintenance work outside school hours and overseeing school lettings. These hours may be slightly adjusted if required (i.e. if a letting finishes earlier or later than 8pm).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 4 Point 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
To ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the site.
To work across the school sites, supporting the Headteachers and Head of Operations in the delivery of the daily Site Team operations.
Main Responsibilities
To liaise closely with the Head of Operations to undertake daily tasks as required.
Undertaking processes for opening and closing schools, turning off and setting alarms, unlocking and locking of the schools, gates and buildings including any evening use as required.
Responding to activations of the school alarm, liaising with police and alarm company.
Ensuring that the work of the site team maximises the security of the site, with cost-effective maintenance and effective energy management, contributing to site maintenance as necessary.
Working with the Head of Operations to maintain the site to the highest standard in order to provide an outstanding learning and working environment for pupils and staff, and a firstclass resource for the community.
Delivering the maintenance programme across site.
Support the schools and staff dealing with general site issues/maintenance as reported via the online Every reporting system.
Providing outstanding service to community users and outside lettings.
Work closely with the Head of Operations delivering emergency procedures and plans.
Assist with the effective ordering procedures for repairs and maintenance jobs within agreed regulations. Monitoring of quality of purchases and seek out new suppliers, where appropriate.
Support the management of contractors for any building works/capital refurbishment projects required.
Assist the Head of Operations on all aspects of risk management and control, particularly for asbestos, COSHH and Fire risks.
Assist the Head of Operations with maintaining an appropriate asset register ensuring compliance with procedures for the disposal of redundant equipment/assets in conjunction with existing procedures.
Support the Head of Operations to ensure that there are adequate procedures are in place at the schools (and up-to-date records are kept) to deal with the following: a) Fire systems and records b) Asbestos register c) Inspections/Testing d) Key Register
To oversee and advise on security:
Ensure contractors adhere to school and Trust policies and have permits to work.
Liaising with Head of Operations and HR Officer to ensure contractors are on the school Single Central Record, where appropriate.
To arrange regular maintenance and servicing of the school minibus, ensuring the MOT and Road Tax are in place as necessary.
Provide cover for opening and unlocking in times of staff absence or annual leave to ensure maintenance and other contract work can be completed.
Overall security of the school premises including the locking of all windows and doors and the drawing of blinds at ground floor level.
Register as the keyholder and be the first point of contact in an emergency call-out situation. You may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in school holidays or at weekends.
General Duties
Carry out routine procedures and inspection of ancillary equipment logging inspections as required.
Ensure caretaking and cleaning equipment is in safe and in proper working condition.
Working with the Head of Operations, coordinating of tests and inspections and maintaining records using the Property Compliance Software.
Maintain adequate supplies of consumables and equipment.
Liaise with the Head of Operations regarding repairs and maintenance work which is beyond the level of competence of the school Site Staff.
Oversee and inspect the work of contractors to ensure that work is completed to the required specification and satisfaction of the school.
In conjunction with the Head of Operations, day-to-day liaison with the cleaning contractor to ensure that the school is cleaned to the required standard each day.
Ensure that those areas within the scope of the Site Officer’s duties conform to the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, and the Fire Regulations.
Monitor the work of Grounds Maintenance Contractors. Liaise with the Head of Operations regarding any issues/concerns. Emergency Situations
Provide access to the secondary and primary sites as required and if required outside normal hours of opening, including access in the event of emergencies, for example, snow, flood, etc at the request of the proper authorities.
Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Health & Safety
Assist the Head of Operations with Health & Safety Audits and Fire Risk Assessments/Fire Safety.
Ensure that COSHH Registers are kept up-to-date and in accordance with guidelines and relevant staff are made aware of them.
Ensure that the requisite Health & Safety regulations and school policies are complied with for the safety of staff and students.
Ensure appropriate risk assessments are in place.
Carry out monthly Legionella temperature checks across both sites, ensuring these are logged and reported.
Updating and using the Property Compliance Software, addressing all activities and
maintenance issues as required.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.
Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
Free membership to all Anglian Leisure’s Sports Centres - Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
20% Discount on Adult Education Classes run by Anglian Learning School’s
Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured 9
Cycle To Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Discounted Eye Care Vouchers
Annual Flu Jab Vouchers
Perkbox
Investment in Personal Development
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- lgoodall@anglianlearning.org
School Details
Stour Valley Community School
Clare Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clare Community Primary School website
Arranging a visit to Anglian Learning
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lgoodall@anglianlearning.org.
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