SITE SUPERVISOR 3

Location

Shakespeare Primary School, Manor Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7LL (415 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872887
School website: www.shakespeare.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of Shakespeare Primary School are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, organised, pro-active and hardworking Site Supervisor to join 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 School Business Manager you will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of Site Supervisor & cleaning duties to the agreed quality standards, including security of the site (including key holder responsibilities), health and safety management and premises maintenance. This role also includes responsibility for the cleaning team of the school. 

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

A strong sense of pride in our school building and grounds

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

It is essential for applicants to have good practical maintenance skills in order to carry out minor repairs and general improvement of the building

Driving licence with D1 in order to drive the school mini bus

The post is a part-time position of 37 hours per week, Term-Time plus 5 weeks in the holidays, which involves split shift working (7am to 11am and 2pm to 6pm); however this is negotiable for the right candidate. The postholder is required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school. The post will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.

Shakespeare Primary School is a warm, friendly school with an excellent reputation. The school has excellent relationships with pupils, parents and the wider community. We are a successful school with positive values and a friendly, dedicated team of teaching and support staff.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, any offer will be made subject to the results of an enhanced DBS disclosure, which will be requested for the successful candidate.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025.

Application forms are available to download, either from our school’s website or from Lancashire County Council’s job vacancy site.  Paper copies may be requested from the school office.  Completed application forms should be returned by email or post by 12pm on Friday 21st November 2025 to sbm@shakespeare.lancs.sch.uk

Shortlisting:  Week Commencing Monday 24th November 2025
Proposed Interview date:  Week Commencing Monday 1st December 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

Essential Qualifications

Please see job description

Driving Licence with D1 to drive school minibus

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Caretaking

Essential Experience

Worked as part of a team / supervising staff

Site supervisory / facilities management experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety Guidelines

COSHH Training

Basic DIY / Handyperson Tasks 

Flexible attitude to work

Good interpersonal & communication skills

Full driving licence with D1

Desirable Experience

Cleaning experience, preferably within a school or of a similar large establishment

Proposed Interview Date:

21/11/2025 

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.