Site Manager/ Caretaker

Nestled in a vibrant East Sussex community, this thriving two-site primary school offers a warm, inclusive learning environment where children are encouraged to grow, explore, and succeed. It's a place where curiosity is celebrated, individuality is respected, and every child is nurtured to reach their full potential.
The school embraces a rich, child-centred ethos, with classrooms brimming with creativity, collaboration, and energy. Dedicated staff work hand in hand with families to ensure that pupils feel safe, supported, and confident in themselves. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully maintained and provide a stimulating backdrop for learning beyond the classroom, including a pool that enhances physical development and water confidence.
A strong sense of community runs through everything-from enthusiastic assemblies and enriching after-school clubs to the pride taken in maintaining a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for all who step through its gates.
Whether it's through play, performance, or purposeful learning, this school is a place where children truly thrive and belong.

Your new role:
To provide a proactive and high-quality caretaking and maintenance service across a two-site primary school. You will be responsible for all aspects of property management, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning supervision, and minor maintenance. Your work will help maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain Health and Safety practices across the premises, including completing risk assessments and managing safety registers in line with ESCC policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, including toilet areas, alarm systems, boilers, and other infrastructure.
• Carry out or coordinate first-line maintenance and repairs to the building and grounds.
• Supervise and maintain high cleaning standards, ensuring compliance with county building specifications
• Manage external contractors for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness across the site, including grounds, gullies, driveways, and entrances.
• Monitor and manage supplies of essential items (e.g. cleaning products, sanitiser, soap), ensuring COSHH compliance.
• Oversee all statutory checks and service contracts, such as PAT testing, fire and security systems, heating, and pool maintenance.
• Support school functions and events, including furniture movement and flexible working to accommodate out-of-hours needs.
• Secure the premises through regular opening and closing and providing emergency access when required.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractors, inspectors, and officials.
• Uphold site security and support protocols to prevent unauthorised access.
• During school closure periods, coordinate deep cleaning and specialised floor treatments.
• Supervise and support the assistant caretaker and cleaning staff, including training where necessary.
  
  

Person Specification:

• Reliable and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and initiative
• Experience in building maintenance and cleaning services
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH (training provided if necessary)
• Competent in managing pool maintenance (training can be offered)
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable in response to school needs
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Job Share Opportunity:
We welcome applicants interested in job-sharing arrangements. You may opt to work either the morning or afternoon shift.

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