Site Manager

St Luke's is a vibrant, friendly and values-led primary school at the heart of the Tiptree community, a short distance from the A12 and near both Chelmsford and Colchester. We are building a new Site Team to ensure our premises are safe, well-maintained and ready for children to thrive every day. As part of this, we are advertising two roles with a view to only appoint one:

• 37 hours per week - Site Manager (Scale 5, Band 3)
• 30 hours per week - Assistant Caretaker (Scale 3, Band 2)
These roles work together alongside our School Business Manager to provide consistent, high-quality site management across the school and the second role would be supported by a Part Time Site Manager. Applicants may express interest in either post. We are looking for committed, skilled and proactive individuals who take pride in maintaining a school environment and who can contribute positively to the smooth running of our premises.,
• Security & Keyholding - Supporting routine and non-routine opening/closing, responding to alarm call-outs, and helping maintain a secure site
• Cleaning Team Leadership - Monitoring standards, allocating duties, providing induction and training, and ensuring the school is consistently clean and well-presented.
• Maintenance & Repairs - Carrying out basic plumbing, redecoration, plastering, fencing and glazing tasks within the scope of the role. Maintaining caretaking equipment and carrying out routine checks.
• Health & Safety - Ensuring compliance with codes of practice, monitoring procedures, and working closely with our Health & Safety Officer.
• Team Support - Assisting with supervision or training of cleaning staff when required.
  
  Experience in school caretaking and buildings maintenance
• Strong practical skills and confidence with DIY tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage complex information
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A positive, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards across the school
• Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with staff, contractors and visitors
  
  St Luke's is at the heart of the village of Tiptree and is easily accessible from the A12 - a short commute from both Colchester and Chelmsford.
St Luke's Church Primary School was founded in 1863 to provide education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England. Following the reorganisation of many Church of England schools in the 1950's, St Luke's became a controlled school. This means that some of the governing body is drawn from the foundation, representing the Church of England, and the rest is made up of County nominated and other lay people.