At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff through maintenance and support.
- Company: Join the friendly team at St Christopher Primary School, part of Coventry City Council.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a local government pension, and strong professional support.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a positive school culture while working with delightful children.
- Qualifications: Practical skills, reliability, and a passion for teamwork are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 29540 £ per year.
St Christopher Primary School is looking to appoint a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Site Services Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team. Working alongside our Facilities Manager, you will help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.
What is the job role?
- Opening and securing the school.
- Carrying out routine site safety and compliance checks.
- Minor repairs and maintenance.
- Cleaning cover when required.
- Supporting health and safety.
- Responding to emergency call-outs as one of the school's designated key holders.
We offer:
- Delightful children who are a pleasure to work with;
- A welcoming, supportive and experienced staff team;
- Exceptionally low staff turnover and a positive working culture;
- Strong leadership and excellent professional support;
- Local Government Pension Scheme;
- Generous annual leave.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work;
- Is reliable, trustworthy and organised;
- Has good maintenance and DIY skills;
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards;
- Enjoys working as part of a team;
- Is flexible and willing to respond to the operational needs of the school.
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Salary Grade: 3 to Point 14 £25,989 to £29,540
Frequency: Annual
Contract Type: Part Time Permanent
Working Hours: 15 (3.00pm to 6.00pm – Monday to Friday during term time, Varied during school holidays) - All Year Round
Closing Date: 13 July, 2026
Job Category: Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
Business Unit: Schools
Location: St Christopher Primary School, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
