SITE SUPERVISOR 2A

Location

Garstang Community Primary School, Oak Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1HT (207 on roll)

Tel: 01995 603622
School website: garstangcommunityprimary.co.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and hardworking Site Supervisor to our school team.
We are proud of our school and hope that the successful candidate will take pride in their work and work with us to create a wonderful environment for our children.

Working under the direction of the Headteacher and Business Manager you will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security of the site, health and safety management and premises maintenance.

This role also involves the oversight of contract cleaners and the post holder will be responsible for the management and monitoring of these staff.

This is a highly valued and responsible position and it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate:

Flexibility and commitment

Good social skills and an ability to communicate effectively with staff, children and parents

Initiative and the ability to work without supervision

A calm and caring nature

A practical and sensible approach to routine school maintenance, in observance of health and safety protocols.

Applicants must have good practical maintenance skills in order to carry out minor repairs and general improvement of the building.  

The successful candidate will not be required to have formal qualifications or experience as full training can be provided, although relevant experience would be an advantage

The position is for 16 - 25 hours per week (negotiable) and we would prefer a split shift of am & pm sessions. The hours of the post would be 7:00am-8:30 am and 3:00pm-6.30pm however this pattern may be negotiable for the right candidate.  
This is a 52-week contract and the post holder will be required to work some of the school holidays. 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.

Although set hours will be allocated, some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the school. 

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

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.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 08/08/25

Essential Experience

• Ability to work as part of a team


• Basic DIY/Repair Skills


• Good communication skills


• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively


• Awareness of Health & Safety issues


• Experience of Risk Assessments


• Ability to use relevant tools and equipment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a school


• Ability to manage a small team of staff


• Awareness of CoSHH


• Awareness of undertaking compliance checks

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please email head@garstang.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient phone call.

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.