Site Officer

Full job description
About us

The governors of St. Boniface’s Catholic Primary School in Salford are seeking to appoint a passionate, friendly and enthusiastic site manger to join our vibrant, cheerful school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the relevant experience and skill set to be central to the smooth operations of our school community.

A full application pack is available from Mrs Kerry Burnett our school office manager by email at: kerry.hawke@salford.gov.uk

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 11th September 2025

Interviews: W/C 15th September 2025

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. The successful candidates will be required to sign the Catholic Education Service Contract of employment in order to maintain and promote the catholic character of the school.


We warmly welcome visits to the schools. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact Mrs Burnett via email @ stboniface.primaryschool@salford.gov.uk or telephone at 0161 921 1865

About the Role


As part of the school team, you will:

Work with happy and enthusiastic children
Work within a caring, welcoming atmosphere
BE part of an excellent team of staff and governors
Enjoy being part of a well-resourced school
Develop and enjoy a commitment to personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school site
Be responsible for the maintenance of the school grounds.
Carry out repairs and general maintenance
Monitor and promote health and safety procedures
Oversee site contractors and ensure compliance with school policies
Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection
About you

The successful candidate will:

Be diligent, reliable, and take pride in their work
Have a friendly and approachable manner
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and well-being
Is proactive, flexible, and able to work independently
Have experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential)
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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