Site Manager at Larkhill Primary School

Melksham Oak Community School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

CPD Programme

Job summary

Larkhill Primary School within The White Horse Federation is seeking a reliable Site Manager to uphold high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance across the school premises. You will join the School Estates and Facilities Team and lead a small team, ensuring secure and well-maintained facilities to support learners and staff.

The role offers ongoing CPD opportunities and access to a range of benefits within a supportive federation, including pension and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Experienced caretaker or handyperson at a senior level.
• Ability to motivate and lead a small team.
• Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance across school premises.
• Be reliable and hands-on as part of the Estates and Facilities Team.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Team leadership

Moving and handling procedures

Job description

About this Role

Please note that applications will be reviewedas received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close thevacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

LarkhillPrimary School is an active, busy and happy school situated in the militarygarrison town of Larkhill. We are proud to be a values-based school where our11 values set the foundation for success-both in school and in life. Focusingon attributes such as kindness, responsibility and cooperation ensures that ourpupils develop, not only academically, but as individuals who are ready for thenext stage in their journey. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, theschool was rated GOOD in all areas-a testament to thededication and passion of our entire team and school community. We prideourselves on providing an excellent curriculum enriched with a range ofexperiences to ensure that our students thoroughly enjoy their time atschool.

Wecouldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking fora reliable and hands-on Site Manager to join our team, ensuring high standardsof safety, cleanliness and maintenance throughout our school premises. If youare looking to continue your career in a challenging and rewarding role as partof our School Estates and Facilities Team, we want to hear from you. Come andjoin us on this exciting journey to help our school be the very best it can befor our children.

All About You

• Reliable,responsible and flexible, able to ensure school security and safety as well ashigh levels of maintenance and cleanliness.
• Anexperienced Caretaker or Handyperson at a senior level.
• Ableto motivate and lead a small team.
• Knowledgeableon moving and handling procedures.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school withstrong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated tohelping 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 Federationmulti-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, sharedresources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The White Horse Federation is a largeMulti-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed toproviding the very best education for our students. We believe in empoweringour staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a widerange of professional development opportunities available to you when you joinus.

TheAdvantages of joining our Federation

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

Discounts, save moneyon 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 andService

• 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

The White Horse Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall 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 BarringService before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will besought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federationvalues uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. Wevalue the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and weare committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity ofthe communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe thateveryone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment toEquality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcomeapplications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free fromdiscrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act2010.