Health & Safety Compliance Officer

The Post - Health & Safety Compliance Officer The Health & Safety Compliance Officer at Colham Manor is responsible for ensuring that the school's premises, activities and routines meet statutory health and safety requirements and best practice standards. Working under the direction of the Headteacher and in close collaboration with site staff, senior leaders and governors, the post-holder will manage risk, maintain compliance records, lead site audits and inspections, support fire safety and emergency planning, and provide practical H&S guidance and training to colleagues. The role safeguards the welfare of pupils, staff, visitors and contractors and helps create a safe, inclusive and well-maintained learning environment that supports the school’s vision and values. This position is set within a three form entry primary school(including Nursery) in Outer London with large grounds and a diverse pupil population. The post holder will take account of Colham Manor's context- including a high proportion of pupils from minority ethic backgrounds , many with English as an additional language, a higher than average mobility rate, 31% FSM and 18% SEND- when developing inclusive, proportionate and accessible H&S approaches. Core Information Contract Type: This is a part-time, permanent position. Working Hours: 13.00pm - 18.00pm Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Salary: £35,520 - £36,585 per annum FTE. Application Process Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 26th April 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by members of SLT . They may be asked to complete a task and will take a tour of the school. Colham Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2025 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service. If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at office@colham.org, we look forward to hearing from you.