Job description
At Sherford Vale School and Nursery we are seeking to appoint a motivated and well-qualified Site Manager to maintain and improve buildings and grounds. With high standards, good communication skills and an eye for detail you will effectively be primarily responsible for:
- Day to day maintenance.
- Security of premises and their contents; the post holder must be available for emergency call out.
- Opening / closing, setting up for and after lettings, including any second clean. Ensuring that hirers comply with the Conditions of Hire.
- Delivery of compliance contracts and in-house provision and maintaining of records.
- Compliance with the Environmental Protection Act by continuous clearance of litter, both inside and outside buildings.
- General porterage.
- Emergency cleaning including the unblocking of drains, toilets, etc.
- Continuous inspection for damage and vandalism, making good immediately any defects and reporting to the Head Teacher.
- General handyman duties, to include decorating.
- Issue and control of consumables.
- Promoting the image of our schools.
- A working knowledge of COSHH is a requirement. .
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References will be taken up before appointment.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Sherford Vale School & Nursery
Free schools · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 310
- Avg teacher salary
- £41,868
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
- Academy trust
- WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Sherford, Devon, PL9 8FA
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- Salary
- £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) Devon Grade D
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 9 July 2026
- Closing date
- 3 August 2026
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