Site Officer

St Marys RC Primary (Swinton); Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School is seeking an exceptional Site Officer to join our school community and help maintain its high standards. The role requires a proactive, conscientious individual who values teamwork and can contribute to the safety and upkeep of the building and grounds.

You will work as part of a dedicated team in a welcoming school that places children at the heart of everything we do. DBS checks are required, and the post is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must be an excellent general maintenance worker.
• Value a teamwork approach.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Understand key health, safety and security legislation.
• Form positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Willing to be a registered Key Holder when required.
• Commit to maintaining and developing the building and grounds to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the school building and grounds to the highest standards.
• Work as part of a friendly, proactive team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security legislation.
• Be a registered Key Holder when required.

Skills

General maintenance

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Health & safety

Relationship building

Key Holder

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: Sunday 1st November 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Start date: ASAP

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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Supporting Documents

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