Site Manager

Badbury Park Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Free car parking

Free staff health and well-being

Job summary

Badbury Park Primary School in Swindon invites an energetic Site Manager to look after buildings and outdoor spaces, keep areas safe and neat, and support a caring school community.

You will carry out minor repairs, maintenance, opening/closing, grounds care, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers CPD opportunities, pension, and parking.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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

Please see the applicant pack for more information