SITE SUPERVISOR

Location

Trawden Forest Primary School, Dean Street, Trawden, Colne, BB8 8RN (202 on roll)

Tel: 01282 865242
School website: www.trawden.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The governors of Trawden Forest Primary School  are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Site Supervisor to join our hardworking team. We are looking for a reliable person who can contribute to the smooth running of our school, maintain high standards of cleanliness and focus on site supervision, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

It is expected that the person appointed will take pride in both their work and appearance and pay attention to detail.

The role of site supervisor is varied and applicants must be flexible in their daily routine. Site security, porterage, cleaning and routine maintenance are key parts of the role and the successful candidate will have DIY and repair skills as well as awareness of health & safety issues, COSHH and working with external contractors.

Start date ASAP and specific hours will be discussed at interview however, this post is on a split-shift basis which involves opening school at 6.30am in the morning and closing school at 6.00pm at night.

Please note that leave of absence cannot be authorised in term time. The governors of Trawden Forest Primary School  are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Site Supervisor to join our hardworking team. We are looking for a reliable person who can contribute to the smooth running of our school, maintain high standards of cleanliness and focus on site supervision, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

It is expected that the person appointed will take pride in both their work and appearance and pay attention to detail.

The role of site supervisor is varied and applicants must be flexible in their daily routine. Site security, porterage, cleaning and routine maintenance are key parts of the role and the successful candidate will have DIY and repair skills as well as awareness of health & safety issues, COSHH and working with external contractors.

Start date ASAP and specific hours will be discussed at interview however, this post is on a split-shift basis which involves opening school at 6.30am in the morning and closing school at 6.00pm at night.

Please note that leave of absence cannot be authorised in term time. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 03/09/2024

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Caretaking 

Essential Experience

Ability to work in a team and a flexible attitude

Good communication skills and ability to manage own workload

Ability to work in an organised and methodical way with an awareness of health and safety

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Attention to detail skills

Basic DIY/repair skills

Ability to use powered tool

Desirable Experience

High standards of cleaning and maintenance work

Experience of COSSH

Experience of using power equipment e.g. Floor buffer

Experience of security duties

Ability to work on own initiative

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are welcome. If you wish to visit school, please contact Mrs Sims in our school office on 01282 865242 - please note we close for the summer break on Friday 19th July 2024. , , Please note that this vacancy is closing at 12 noon 03/09/2024. , Interviews will take place on Friday 6th September 2024.

Proposed Interview Date:

06/09/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.