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Ref 178869D
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 4 SCP 4-6.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 Pro-Rata
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 04/06/2025.
Location
Torrisholme Community Primary School, Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6PN (415 on roll)

Tel: 01524 410799
School website: www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governing Board of Torrisholme Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, organised, flexible and hard working. Site Supervisor to our school team. Our school is at the heart of the community and has wonderful grounds and a well maintained building.  We are proud of our school and hope that the successful candidate will take pride in their work in order to maintain high standards.  The post holder will be expected to open and close the school on a daily basis working 7.00am - 9.15am and 14.15-18.00pm.  This is a 52 week contract and holidays must be taken within the school holidays. The role includes some cleaning responsibilities, leading our cleaning team, basic maintenance, health and safety checks and risk assessments.  

We can offer: 
  • A friendly and welcoming community where children and staff are proud of their school
  • Well behaved, happy, motivated and independent learners
  • Dedicated and supportive colleagues who are committed to high standards
  • Support for continuing professional development
  • Vast grounds and opportunities to develop skills

    We would like you to:
  • Bring enthusiasm, and a calm and caring nature
  • Have a positive attitude and be an excellent role model
  • Be a problem solver
  • have resilience and resourcefulness to create a stimulating learning environment
  • Make an active contribution to the life of our community
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and staff

    Please see job description and specification for the full details.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on Wednesday 4th June 2025.

    This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent.
    If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

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

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


    • Essential Qualifications
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent) 
  • Full Driving Licence

    • Essential Experience
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible attitude to work
  • Ability to work in an organised and methodical way
  • Attention to detail skills
  • Basic DIY/Repair skills
  • Ability to manage staff
  • Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively
  • Awareness of Health & Safety issues

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of undertaking manual tasks (e.g. maintenance, DIY etc)
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
  • Experience of security-related duties

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the headteacher at the school for further information.
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications to: head@torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk. Return forms to the Headteacher at the School.
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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    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.

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