Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
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Vacancies
Bishop Wordsworth’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, and we ensure all applications are treated in line with our Safer Recruitment, Code of Conduct & Privacy Policies. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Senior Management
Currently we have no Senior Management Vacancies.
Academic Staff Vacancies
Currently we have no Academic Staff Vacancies.
Administrative Staff Vacancies
Site Manager
- Required: November 2026
- Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
- Salary: BWS Support Staff pay scale Grade J Points 31 – 34 (£36,587- £39,874)
- Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
- Optional on-site accommodation: A small self-contained flat may be available with this role. Candidates may choose to take up this accommodation, in which case the applicable salary point/scale will be adjusted to reflect the provision of accommodation. Further details can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
- Contract: Permanent
- Deadline for Application: Sunday 27 September 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment)
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead the management, maintenance, compliance and security of our historic and diverse school estate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining an outstanding learning environment within one of the South West's leading grammar schools.
We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude. Reporting to the Bursar, you will lead the Site Team, manage planned and reactive maintenance, oversee repairs and improvements, contribute to long-term estate planning, asset management and capital improvement projects, coordinate external contractors and manage the school's cleaning contract. You will also play a key role in ensuring the school meets its health and safety, fire safety, asbestos safety and statutory premises compliance requirements.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for a busy school estate comprising historic and modern buildings, sports facilities and extensive grounds, supporting both day-to-day operations and future development projects. This is a management role with a hands-on element, so you should be equally comfortable organising people and contractors, solving problems and getting practically involved when needed.
The role includes participation in the School's out-of-hours emergency response arrangements. On-call and call-out allowances are payable in accordance with School policy.
Governor Vacancies
Currently we have no Governor Vacancies.
