SITE SUPERVISOR 2B

Location

Kennington Primary School, Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER (245 on roll)

Tel: 01772 774044
School website: www.kennington.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Kennington Primary School is seeking a dedicated and responsible Site Supervisor to join our friendly school community. This is a crucial role, ensuring our school is a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained place for everyone.

As our Site Supervisor, you will be in charge of the day-to-day care of our school buildings and grounds. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, your key duties will include managing site security, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring all health and safety standards are met. This role also involves some light cleaning and DIY duties.

The position is for 20 hours per week and is flexible making it a great fit for someone local. The salary is paid on a pro-rata basis. Extra hours will be available during the school holidays.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be someone with a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine commitment to our school. We are looking for someone who is:

Organised and proactive, able to take initiative and work independently.

Reliable and flexible, with a strong sense of responsibility.

A good communicator who is calm and approachable.<

Practical and hands-on, with a sensible approach to routine maintenance and a strong awareness of health and safety.

Key Requirements

While previous experience is a bonus, it is not essential, as full training will be provided. We do, however, require candidates to have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role.

Basic DIY skills, such as plumbing, joinery, or decorating.

An understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, and Risk Assessments.

The ability to manage their own workload effectively and work as part of a team.

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


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

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 26/09/2025

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school office for any other 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.

 

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.