Vacancies

Three Roles currently available

School Business Manager

24 Hours per week : £21174 - £24429

Corringham is seeking a highly organised, flexible and professional School Business Manager for our fantastic school following the early retirement of our current SBM.

The successful candidate will support our Head Teacher and Governors and will have responsibility for leading on:
• Financial management and marketing
• Overseeing facilities, lunchtime provision, wrap-around care, health and safety and risk assessments
• Personnel, administration and support services
We are looking for someone who:
• Can ensure the effective management, reporting and recording of the school’s finances
• Use Business World On finance package or be willing to undertake training
• Is determined to work with us in ensuring that our children get the very best educational experience
• Demonstrates courage, emotional intelligence, integrity, confidentiality and confidence
• Is a highly effective communicator
• Works well as part of a team and has a sense of humour

In return, we will offer:
• the opportunity to work a happy and friendly environment
• and a giggle at least once a day, fostering a joyful atmosphere that contributes to staff and pupil well-being.

To apply, please visit www.corringham.lincs.sch.uk to download an application form along with a Job Description. We would welcome visits to the school should you wish to come and look around.  Please arrange this by contacting the office on 01427 838270.

Closing date: 2nd May 2025

Clerk to the Governors

50 hours per annum : £746-846

• Corringham CofE Primary School is seeking an organised and highly motivated individual to join our school as the Clerk to the Board of Governors.  This role provides administrative support to the Board, ensuring smooth and effective governance within the school. The successful candidate will play an essential part in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of meetings, as well as providing guidance on legal and procedural matters to the Board of Governors.
  
  The Clerk to the Board of Governors will work with the Chair of Governors and the Headteacher to ensure the smooth and effective running of the business of the Board of Governors, including:
  
  • Providing advice on governance, legal, constitutional and procedural matters
  • Proactively supporting the governing body and its committees in the conduct of their duties (e.g., organising meetings and producing / circulating / storing necessary documentation)
  • Managing information effectively in accordance with legal requirements
  • Ensuring the governing body is properly constituted
  • Keep up to date in terms of current legislation and practice via training.
  
  Training can be offered if needed.

  This role is for approximately 50 hours over the school year, in term time. There are on average 8 meetings per year, being held both in early evening or during the school day depending on the needs of the Governors.
  

  Closing date: 28th April 2025

Caretaker

20 hours per week : £13920 - £15389

Corringham CofE Primary School is looking to recruit a reliable, self-motivated and committed Caretaker who would want to fully involve themselves with the school. You will be responsible for site security, cleaning and general maintenance across the school site, liaising with external contractors as required. You will be the main key holder for the school and will act as the first point of contact for out of hour emergencies.

Other responsibilities would include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Cleaning duties including litter picking and bin emptying.
• Locking or unlocking of the school as required and ensuring general security of the site
• Routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds by undertaking minor repair work, for example changing light bulbs
• Overseeing of external contractors visiting the school site, especially in holiday periods.

Part of your duties will also be to assist with Health & Safety ensuring that statutory tests are completed as required and that all equipment is in working order. You will be required to maintain basic records, including things like fire alarm tests and undertaking emergency lighting checks.

The role will operate a split shift during term time working 7.00am – 9am and from 4.15pm – 6.15pm although we are open to negotiating work schedules for the right candidate. The working pattern during school holiday periods will be agreed and subject to the needs of the school but will offer excellent flexibility. There will be some occasions where you will be required to open and close the premises outside of normal working hours.

The successful candidate will preferably have:
• Previous experience of working in a similarly responsible site role, preferably within a school
• Ability to relate well to children and adults alike
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge, and willingness to adhere to the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff
• The willingness to learn and train on the job

Closing date: 28th April 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks.  Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.