Site Manager

Salary: Thurrock Band D Point 20 – 25  

£27,878.92 - £31,641.89 per annum 

7.00am – 3.30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break (Split shifts will be considered for this role)

30 hours per week 

52 weeks per year 

20 days annual leave 

Start Date: June 2026 

We are looking for a practical and well-motivated person to work at Warren Primary School. The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with ground and facilities maintenance of the site including being a key holder responsible for opening and locking up the school. Under the direction of the Headteacher and the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust H&S department, you will also carry out Health and Safety checks in accordance with Trust policies to ensure the school remains compliant, and line manage site staff.  

  The successful candidate will be:

•  A hands-on individual who can maintain, develop and implement systems and    procedures
• Practical; with good DIY skills 
• Able to contribute to projects and maintenance schedules 
• Self-motivated and willing to work on your own initiative  
• Adaptable regarding hours of work to meet the needs of the school   
• Able to communicate effectively with contractors and central functions 

Warren Primary School is committed to working in partnership with children, parents, carers and the wider community to ensure success for all pupils in all areas of their lives. We are dedicated to offering all children the opportunity to develop, succeed and achieve in a safe, happy and inclusive environment – regardless of their individual ability, gender, beliefs, ethnic heritage or language. We recognise the importance of supporting all individuals in identifying and developing their strengths and helping them to find ways to cope positively with their weaknesses.

Warren Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the school’s Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

Warren Primary School has excellent travel connections and is situated near Lakeside and Chafford Hundred train station. 

 What the school can offer:   

•  Recognition of continuous service  
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees, renting or buying a property
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
• The support of an experienced family of schools  
• National Conditions of Service  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

  If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan  hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

 If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) 

 Closing date: Friday 8^th May 2026 - Midday

Interview date: W/C 11^th May 2026

 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.