Site Manager St Paul's CE Primary School

School name:  St Paul’s CE Primary School

School address:  The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, NW7 1QU

Tel: EN4 0NJ

Email:  office@stpaulsnw7.org.uk

Headteacher: Harriet Jones (Head of School) 

Post Title: Site Manager

Salary: Pro-rata Pay Scale E £27,030.00 - £27,855.00

This is a full time role

Holidays: 31 days per annum to be taken during school breaks only 

Required from June 2024, we are looking for experienced site manager/caretaker candidates 

Purpose of the Job: To provide for the security, maintenance and cleaning of the school to promote a safe working environment. Duties include ensuring buildings and site are secure and acting as a designated key holder, arranging regular maintenance and safety checks, cleaning and emergency repairs and supervision of other facilities staff and/or contractors whilst on site.

Key duties may  include:

• Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and taking remedial action if required 
• Proactively seek to improve the overall condition of the site
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards immediately 
• Be part of the cleaning team
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, lighting and alarms 
• Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site 
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site, such as paint classroom 
• Arrange emergency repairs and regular maintenance and safety checks 
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales 
• Monitor materials and stock and/or submit order for supplies 
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment in line with other schedules 
• Show contractors round to obtain quotes for routine maintenance on school premises 
• Able to organise/prioritise duties/tasks in response to changing/conflicting demands 
• To support and develop the school ethos with children, parents, staff and governors 
• Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills

Schedule of Hours: 

• 36 Hours to be worked over 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)
• Morning start time: 08:00 am End time: 10.15 am 
• Afternoon start time: 13:15 pm End Time 18.15 pm (Mon-Fri) 
• During School Holidays – Hours 8.00 am to 15.30 pm with 30 mins unpaid break

How to Apply: 

• Read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully 
• Complete the application form (you can complete it either electronically or print it off and hand write it, paying particular attention to your supporting statement) available from school website 
• Ensure your supporting statement relates directly to the competencies outlined in the job description and person specification 
• Email your completed application form to the school office office@stpaulsnw7.org.uk
• Please ensure all sections of your application form are filled in, including the declaration form. 
• References will be sought for short listed candidates prior to the interview process 
• If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 020 8959 3412. We look forward to meeting you.

We can offer you:

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team who are focused on driving the school forward together;
• The opportunity to interact with staff at all levels as well as with children, parents, governors and visitors to the school.
• A delightful setting and a small community environment.

Visits are most welcome. 

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school.  

Closing date: 26th April 2024

Interview date: 30th April 2024