School Site Manager EDV/2025/BPS/94546

Southwold Primary School; Melksham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Melksham is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the school environment. This full-time role involves overseeing maintenance tasks, managing a small team, and contributing to the overall well-being of an engaged student body. The school offers a supportive community, competitive salary, and various benefits to enhance employee satisfaction. Applications are encouraged ahead of the January 2026 start date.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Excellent Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Caretaker or Handyperson at a senior level.
• Able to motivate and lead a small team.
• Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school security and safety.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and maintenance.
• Manage a small team within the school premises.

Skills

Reliability

Responsibility

Flexibility

Team motivation

Knowledge of moving and handling procedures

Job description

About This Role

Applications will be reviewed as received and may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Early application is encouraged.

The role: School Site Manager - Primary

The contract

Full time hours - permanent (37 hours per week all year round). split shifts to open the school in the morning and secure it in the evening.

The salary

L Grade: £26,403 - £30,024

Start

January 2026

Vacancy Details

Bowerhill Primary School is a vibrant and friendly school, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 11. Located in Melksham, our school holds a special place within the heart of our Wiltshire community. Our motto is "Experience Success - Build Aspiration". We aim to inspire children to aim high, and we are certain that, through our exciting curriculum, we give children enjoyable opportunities to gain the skills they need to achieve success in life. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024), the school was rated “GOOD”, with “Outstanding” in personal development – a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a reliable and hands‑on Site Manager to join our team, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance throughout our school premises. If you are looking to continue your career in a challenging and rewarding role as part of our School Estates and Facilities Team, we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help our school be the very best it can be for our children.

All About You

The Site Manager we would like to join us will be:

• Reliable, responsible and flexible, able to ensure school security and safety as well as high levels of maintenance and cleanliness.
• An experienced Caretaker or Handyperson at a senior level.
• Able to motivate and lead a small team.
• Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up‑to‑date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.