SITE MANAGER

Shorefields; Loughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereward Primary School in Loughton seeks a dedicated Caretaker/Site Manager to oversee grounds and facilities maintenance, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff. The ideal candidate will possess practical handyman skills, contribute to various maintenance projects, and uphold the school's health and safety protocols. Joining a supportive team, you will help foster a caring educational community.

Benefits

Supportive staff and parents

Caring school environment

Qualifications

• Practical and motivated individual with handy-person skills.
• Knowledgeable in Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to form professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks per Trust policies.
• Carry out general maintenance and security tasks.
• Maintain records and oversee site operations.

Skills

Handy-person skills

General repairs

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Not specified

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2655-109S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 10/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 16th June 2025

If you are interested in applying for this role, please use My New Term as follows:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145990/EDV/2025/HPS/17285

The Trust does not accept applications made through Essex School Jobs.

Essex Pay Scale 6 Point 13-17 depending on experience

Start Date: Immediate

Hereward Primary School is a successful and friendly school located in Loughton in the Epping Forest region of Essex. We are a member of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust which was formed in 2018 consisting of a number of local schools.

We are looking for a practical and well-motivated person to work at our school. The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with ground and facilities maintenance of the site. Under the direction of the Headteacher and Compliance Manager you will also carry out Health and Safety checks in accordance with Trust policies.

The successful candidate will:

Be a hands-on individual who can develop and implement systems/procedures, as well as maintain current ones;
Be practical; Knowledgeable with high level handy-person/DIY skills and the ability to carry out general repairs and jobs competently.
Contribute to projects and maintenance schedules.
Duties will include general repairs and maintenance, locking and unlocking premises, general security, porterage, DIY, record keeping, etc. · Be able and prepared to work some unsociable hours (including alarm call-outs)
Be able to form professional relationships with staff, parents and of course our children.
In return, we offer:

Children who are friendly and courteous;
Supportive staff, parents and governing body;
A strong caring ethos where everyone is valued.

In our last OFSTED report, the inspection team commented, "This is an outstanding school. The school promotes pupils' all-round development very well. Pupils' achievements are celebrated and their skills and talents are encouraged to flourish."

Visits are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit to view the school, please contact the school office on 0208 5086465.

Information about the School

Hereward Primary School is a successful and friendly school located in Loughton in the Epping Forest region of Essex. We have children who are friendly and eager to learn and develop, have supportive staff, parents, and local governing body, and a strong caring ethos where everyone is valued.At Hereward Primary School, we have three core values. They are:

GROWWe all grow in a safe, caring, and happy environment.

LEARNWe all learn to be inquisitive and resilient.

ACHIEVEWe all achieve by gaining skills and knowledge for the future.

Early Years Foundation Stage Intent Statement

In the Early Years, we aim to provide each child with the best possible start to their school journey. Through a calculated balance between child-led learning and adult input, we provide each child the opportunity to develop within their unique experience, interests and needs. We break our planning down to meet targeted objectives and provide an environment that allows children to explore, learn, and consolidate knowledge and skills.We aim to truly know each child entrusted to us and help them to successfully navigate through the high expectations of their current learning program, as well as the National Curriculum which follows. School should be a place of joy and wonder.

We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service, and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.

EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.

EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies, and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient, and learn.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.

Please visit the below website for further information;

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Renette Fourie
Colebrook Lane, Loughton
Essex, IG10 2HR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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