We are seeking to appoint an experienced, well organised, skilled and professional person to be our Site Controller. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and be able to carry out high standards of premises care and maintenance, with a positive proactive attitude to health and safety for the whole school community and a solution focused outlook. The Site Controller is responsible for the supervision and security of the site, including dealing with out-of-hours emergencies. Applicants are expected to evidence good “DIY” skills, initiative, common sense and the ability to work independently. Good verbal and written, IT and communication skills are also necessary together with physical fitness.

The start date is 1st September 2025 with potentially some paid pre-start training over the summer to be organised with the sucessful candidate.

The Site Controller reports directly to, and is managed by, the School Business Manager. The Site Controller will be responsible for management of the cleaning service within the school and well as the booking and oversight of all works at the school including both regular and adhoc servicing.

A 3 bedroom bungalow with a large garden is offered as part of the role with low monthly rental costs however whilst this is preffered, it is not essential.

This post is subject to the Bracknell Forest Site Controllers Scheme which means that the post holder is required to work up to 30 hours extra per calendar month for the salary paid. Overtime has to be agreed in advance and will only be paid once the extra 30 hours have been worked. Some infrequent Saturdays will need to be worked and for this no overtime will be paid but the hours will be taken from the 30 aforementioned. Please ensure that you read the Site Controllers Scheme and are aware of the requirements before applying for this role.

If you are passionate about working alongside young people, enjoy variety in your role and thrive on working in a busy environment, this is a great opportunity for you.  

Working as part of a team is a crucial aspect of the role, so you must have a flexible attitude to react to different situations throughout the school day and the ability to use your own initiative.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, friendly and committed team of staff. A full training programme is offered alongside good professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a Site Controller who:

• Is experienced at working within a school or similar environment  
• Is enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated
• Is friendly, caring, hardworking with high expectations
• Is able to demonstrate knowledge of health, safety and hygiene procedures and precautions
• Is aware of COSHH regulations, applying knowledge gained as appropriate
• Can demonstrate good communication skills with all types of stakeholders
• Can demonstrate previous experience and “DIY” skills to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration. Competence in plumbing and electrics would be useful.
• Will have experience of managing external contractors on site
• Will have the ability to prioritise their workload and will be able to demonstrate high standards and expectations along with a can-do attitude.

In return we can offer you:

• A 3-bedroom bungalow with large garden for low rent (available from 13th September).
• Professional development opportunities.
• A team of committed, talented and motivated staff.
• A culture which encourages collaborative working and sharing of best practice.

Visits to the school, prior to application, are strongly recommended.

If you feel you would enjoy the opportunity that this role would offer, we would be delighted to hear from you - please contact Kelly Potter, School Business Manager if you have any queries and to organise a tour of the school. Tel 01344 776642 or email sbm@owlsmoorprimary.com

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th May 2025