Site Supervisor Primary School Gloucestershire

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

A welcoming Primary School in Gloucestershire is looking for a reliable practical and proactive Site Supervisor to join its premises team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in maintaining a school site and understands the importance of providing children staff and visitors with a safe secure and well-maintained environment.

You will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager taking responsibility for the day-to-day condition of the schools buildings and grounds. You will complete regular inspections respond to maintenance requests and deal with minor repairs before issues become more significant.

The role will involve coordinating contractors monitoring maintenance work and ensuring external professionals follow the schools site and safeguarding procedures. You will also assist with planned preventative maintenance and maintain appropriate records relating to repairs inspections and servicing.

A key part of the position will be ensuring the school is prepared for the day. This will include opening the site checking classrooms and communal areas ensuring access routes are clear and responding to any issues identified before pupils arrive.

You will also support the school with assemblies parents evenings performances meetings and other events by preparing rooms moving furniture and ensuring facilities are ready for use.

This is a well-established Primary School in Gloucestershire with a strong commitment to high standards pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

Pupils are respectful enthusiastic and encouraged to participate fully in school life. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside enrichment activities that support childrens academic social and personal development.

Staff work closely together and benefit from a supportive leadership team and a positive professional culture.

The Site Supervisor will play an important role within this wider community ensuring the school environment remains safe functional and welcoming every day.

• Complete daily inspections of buildings and grounds

• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance

• Identify and report larger maintenance requirements

• Support planned preventative maintenance programmes

• Coordinate and monitor contractors

• Ensure contractors follow site procedures

• Assist with health and safety checks

• Monitor fire safety equipment and emergency procedures

• Check doors gates windows and access points

• Assist with opening and securing the school

• Manage deliveries and contractor access

• Prepare rooms for assemblies and school events

• Move furniture and equipment when required

• Monitor outdoor areas and playgrounds

• Maintain accurate maintenance records

• Respond promptly to staff requests

• Report hazards and defects appropriately

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently and using their own initiative while communicating effectively with colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous Site Supervisor Caretaker Maintenance or Facilities experience

• Good practical maintenance and repair skills

• Understanding of basic health and safety procedures

• Ability to identify potential hazards

• Strong organisational skills

• Good communication abilities

• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively

• Reliable and flexible approach

• Professional attitude

• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment

Previous school experience would be advantageous although candidates with relevant facilities property maintenance or trade experience will also be considered.

The role is varied and practical meaning you will be involved in different aspects of the school site throughout the day.

You may begin the morning carrying out site checks spend part of the day dealing with maintenance requests and later prepare a hall for a school event. The school is looking for someone who is willing to get involved and takes ownership of keeping the site running effectively.

You will have regular contact with staff pupils visitors and contractors so an approachable and professional manner is essential.

The salary for this Site Supervisor position will be dependent on experience.

Please send your CV for this Site Supervisor position as soon as possible.