Be the Heart of Our School
Are you someone who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and making a real difference? If so, we'd love you to join our warm and friendly primary school as our Site Manager. Our free school is part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities, a competitive salary with scope for progression, a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms, an excellent pension scheme, free car parking and free staff health and well-being support.
Set in beautiful grounds, our school is a place where children can learn, play, and thrive. We're looking for someone who will care for our building and green spaces as much as we do – helping keep everything safe, tidy, and looking its best.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Taking pride in the presentation of our school ; looking after our school buildings and outdoor areas, including playgrounds and green spaces
* Carrying out minor repairs, general maintenance, and DIY jobs
* Opening and locking up the school each day
* Keeping paths clear and the grounds safe in all seasons
* Supporting staff with practical tasks and helping maintain a calm, orderly site
* Making sure the school is compliant with legal and regulatory standards related to buildings and health and safety.
Who We're Looking For:
* Someone hands-on, friendly, and proactive, with a good eye for detail
* Basic knowledge of maintenance, DIY or caretaking
* Someone who is physically able to carry out manual handling tasks and cleaning duties
* A reliable team player who enjoys being part of a caring school community
* Someone who appreciates nature and enjoys spending time outdoors in all weathers
* Someone who presents themselves in a professional and positive manner as you will be highly visible around the school and are expected to be a good role model and representative of the school community
In Return, We Offer:
* A welcoming, supportive school team and leadership
* Beautiful, peaceful grounds to work in every day
* Stable hours, generous holiday entitlement, and a Local Government Pension
* Ongoing training and support in your role
* The satisfaction of knowing your work helps children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn
(NB we do not accept C.V's - if you are interested in applying for the position you will be redirected to a website to complete an online application form)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,522.00-£29,693.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Experience:
* site management: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person