Site Manager

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School in Colchester is seeking a part-time Caretaker/Site Manager to maintain the building and grounds to safety standards. The role covers cleaning, upkeep, liaising with staff and contractors, and flexible hours including call-outs.

The successful candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team; DBS clearance and references are required as part of safer recruitment checks.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake DBS enhanced disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
• All appointments subject to safer recruitment & safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning duties across the school.
• Maintain building and grounds, ensuring they are clean, safe and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with staff, governors and outside contractors to coordinate upkeep and maintenance.
• Use initiative and display a positive approach to problem‑solving.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours, including call‑outs, school holidays and additional time‑consuming tasks.

Skills

Reliable, self-motivated and energetic

Excellent communication and ORGANISAt

Independent and team working

DBS enhanced disclosure

Safeguarding checks

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3324-121S

Position: Caretaker/Site Manager

Location: Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4AT

Type: Part‑time Contract (52.14 weeks/year, 25 hours/week)

Pay Range: Scale

Start Date: October 2026 or sooner

Application Close: 08/09/2026

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning duties across the school.
• Maintain building and grounds, ensuring they are clean, safe and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with staff, governors and outside contractors to coordinate upkeep and maintenance.
• Use initiative and display a positive approach to problem‑solving.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours, including call‑outs, school holidays and additional time‑consuming tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Reliable, self‑motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake DBS enhanced disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
• All appointments subject to safer recruitment & safeguarding checks.