Site Officer

St Marys RC Primary (Swinton); Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School in Swinton is seeking an exceptional Site Officer to join our friendly, hardworking team. The role focuses on maintaining the building and grounds to the highest standards, upholding health, safety and security, and supporting the school community.

The successful candidate will be a conscientious team player, willing to be a registered Key Holder, and committed to safeguarding and providing a welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent general maintenance skills
• Value teamwork and collaborative approach
• High cleanliness standards
• Understanding of health, safety and security legislation
• Ability to form positive relationships with pupils, staff and the community
• Willingness to be a registered Key Holder
• Commitment to maintaining and developing the building and grounds

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school building and grounds to the highest standards
• Work as part of a team with high standards
• Adhere to health, safety and security legislation
• Form positive relationships with staff, pupils and the local community
• Be willing to be a registered Key Holder

Skills

General maintenance

Teamwork

Health & safety

Relationship building

Key Holder

Site maintenance

Job description

St Mary’s RC Primary School is looking to appoint an exceptional Site Officer to come and join our fantastic school. We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for professionals who have a passion for working with all children, including those with additional needs. Our site plays an essential part in the quality of education we provide to our children, and we are seeking a Site Officer who is conscientious, committed, has high standards and works well as part of a team.

St Mary’s RC Primary School requires a Site Officer who:

• Is an excellent general maintenance worker
• Values a teamwork approach;
• Has high cleanliness standards and expectations;
• Has an understanding of key health, safety and security legislation;
• Has the ability to form positive relationships;
• Is willing to be a registered Key Holder
• Will commit to ensuring the building and grounds are maintained and developed to the highest standards.

In return we can offer you:

• A friendly school with highly skilled staff;
• An inclusive ethos where all stakeholders are committed to ensuring all children achieve their best;
• Continued professional development;
• A positive and proactive working environment, with a supportive management team.

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 7th September 2026

Interview dates between: Wednesday 9th Friday 11th September 2026

Start date: October 2026

For enquiries please email [e-mail]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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