Site Maintenance Officer


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Barnstaple, EX32 7HB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive, team-oriented attitude and enjoys working as part of a wider school community

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and attention to detail

• Is self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently using their own initiative

• Has practical maintenance, DIY or caretaking skills

• Can effectively prioritise tasks and respond to issues as they arise

• Is flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of a busy school environment

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• Actual annual salary of £8,757, based on an FTE of £25,834

• Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am to 10am, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Health and cycle-to-work schemes

• Subsidised meals from in-house chefs

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, practical and proactive Site Maintenance Officer to oversee the upkeep, maintenance and security of Yeo Valley Primary School. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring our school environment remains safe, welcoming and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Your Role

As Site Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the school site is presented to a high standard and operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Duties will include:

• Opening and securing the school site each day

• Carrying out routine site inspections and basic maintenance tasks

• Undertaking general repairs and minor improvement works around the school

• Maintaining the school grounds, including grass cutting and other seasonal duties

• Taking and recording meter readings

• Shovelling snow and gritting paths and car parks where required

• Supporting contractors and visitors working on site where required

• Ensuring the school premises remain clean, safe and compliant with health and safety requirements.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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