At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the school's facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Company: A friendly primary school in Swindon with a strong community reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, local government pension, ongoing training, and employee wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Join a supportive leadership team and enjoy a dynamic role with varied daily challenges.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's learning and contribute to a positive school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management or maintenance; practical and organised with problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Do you enjoy taking ownership of a site and making sure everything runs exactly as it should? If you're an experienced facilities or maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role, this Primary School in Swindon could be the perfect next step. Starting in September 2026, you'll become a key member of the school's support team, helping to create a safe, secure and welcoming environment where children can learn and staff can thrive. From overseeing contractors and maintaining the buildings to ensuring health and safety standards are met, no two days are ever quite the same.
The school is looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems and understands the important role a well-managed site plays in the success of a school.
What You'll Be DoingAs Site Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the upkeep and day-to-day operation of the school's buildings and grounds. Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and securing the school site each day
- Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Coordinating contractors and monitoring maintenance projects
- Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Completing health and safety, fire safety and compliance checks
- Maintaining the school's grounds and outdoor spaces
- Preparing classrooms and communal areas for school events
- Ensuring the site remains safe, clean and well presented throughout the year
This friendly primary school has built a strong reputation within the local community and places great importance on providing an environment where pupils and staff feel safe, supported and valued. The leadership team believes every member of staff contributes to the success of the school, creating a positive workplace where collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of everything they do.
Who They're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in site management, caretaking, facilities or building maintenance. You'll be practical, organised and confident managing a varied workload, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond calmly to unexpected issues. Experience within a school setting would be beneficial, although applicants from other maintenance or facilities backgrounds are equally encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits£35,000 – £42,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent position
September 2026 start
Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing training and development
Employee wellbeing programme
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to make a lasting impact within the school community
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. If you're looking for a role where every day brings a different challenge and your work genuinely makes a difference to hundreds of children, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming primary school in Swindon. Apply today.
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