Site Manager/Caretaker

Full-time, 40 weeks, 35 hours per week

Hours: 7am - 12pm and 5pm -7pm (Mon-Fri)

We would consider recruiting an experienced Caretaker at Grade 5 with potential for development.

We are looking for an amazing Site Manager to join our wonderful, hardworking team and help us provide the very best environment for our children and community.

You will take pride in keeping our school spotless, safe and welcoming. As Site Manager, you will have exceptionally high standards for health and safety and be confident with:

• Writing and reviewing policies and risk assessments
• Carrying out and recording regular compliance checks
• Managing and monitoring contractors on site

You will be a visible role model for our core values of honesty, respect, confidence, kindness and empathy, building positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and visitors. We are looking for someone proactive, reliable and solution-focused, who works hard and genuinely wants to make children’s lives better by creating an outstanding learning environment.

Caretaker pathway (Grade 5 - starting salary: £27,443.17 pa)

If you do not yet have the full health and safety management experience required for the Site Manager role, we may consider appointing you as a Caretaker with appropriate support and training. If this applies to you, please clearly explain this in your application and email our School Business Manager, Wendy Rochester on ***email_hidden*** to discuss this option.

Stanhope Primary School have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Closing date: Tuesday 16th June 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026