Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Site Supervisor

RESPONSIBLE TO: School Business Manager

GRADE: Grade 4 NPS 4-6

ANNUAL SALARY: 25,185--25,989

This post is full time, full year

37 hours per week (shift pattern to include weekends)

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 1st October 2025

Interview: w/c 6 October 2025

Under the general guidance of the Site Manager contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance, and monitoring of cleaning staff/work.

The emphasis of this post will focus on site supervision, handyperson activities, lettings co-ordination and driving of the school minibus as required.

Security & Supervision

To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and

grounds

The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to

calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting

off of the burglar alarm(s)

Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of

snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations

Dealing with enquiries from workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising

Caretaking and Maintenance

Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and closure cleaning as required

Washing internal walls eg. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements

Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes

Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any problems or faults to the Site Manager

Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Site Manager to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises which is beyond the competence of the site staff

Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the post holder including.

Basic plumbing work e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, unblocking sinks, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc

Minor maintenance of the heating system e.g. bleeding radiators

Minor repairs to school furniture, sports and classroom equipment

Painting and decorating as appropriate

Plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings

Fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc

Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double-glazed units or window at a high level or glass covered by safety glazing regulations

Minor gardening duties (including tidying, flower boxes, weeding etc) excluding application of weed killers.

Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean

Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc

Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available

Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures

Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate

Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks, checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding

Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.

Other duties

Undertaking letting and related duties as appropriate

Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities

Occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from school premises, where reasonable

Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities

Carrying out an annual check of site maintenance equipment stock against the inventory

Driving of the school minibus as required (desirable)

First aid trained (desirable)

General

At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessments

To fully participate in the school's appraisal scheme where appropriate

The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.

In addition, other duties at the same responsibility level may be Interchanged with/added to this list at any time.

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance to ascertain their suitability to work with young people. The Bay Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,185.00-25,989.77 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/10/2025