Post: Site Supervisor
Responsible to: Premises Manager
Grade & Range: Grade 4 (NPS 4-6) £25,185 – 25,989
Actual Salary: £17,016 – 17,560
Weekly Hours: 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri 4pm to 8pm plus Saturday 8am -1 pm with flexibility)
Paid Weeks per Year: Full Year
Start Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: 9.00am Tuesday 22nd October
Application via school : or for an informal discussion please contact
Lancaster High School is part of The Bay Learning Trust, a community of like-minded schools. We are a small and friendly secondary school at the heart of our community.
Lancaster High School is looking for a dedicated permanent part-time Site Supervisor to assist with the smooth running of the school, with significant focus on facilities upkeeping, safety and lettings co-ordination.
Please visit our vacancy page and find supporting documents at .
Please note that CV alone will not be acceptable. In order to be considered for the position, you must complete The Bay Learning Trust application form which is available at the above web address.
Job Purpose:
Under the general guidance of the Premises Manager to contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. Monitoring of cleaning staff/work.
The emphasis of this post will focus on site supervision, handyperson activities, lettings co-ordination and driving of the school minibus as required.
Security & Supervision
To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds
The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar alarm(s)
Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations
Dealing with enquiries from workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising the Premises Manager of their presence
Supervision of cleaning staff
Caretaking and Maintenance
Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and closure cleaning as required
Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements
Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes
Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any problems or faults to the Premises Manager
Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Premises Manager to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises which is beyond the competence of the site staff
Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the post holder including:
Basic plumbing work e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, unblocking sinks, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc
Minor maintenance of the heating system e.g. bleeding radiators
Minor repairs to school furniture, sports and classroom equipment
Painting and decorating as appropriate
Plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings
Fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc
Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double glazed units or window at a high level or glass covered by safety glazing regulations
Minor gardening duties (including tidying, flower boxes, weeding etc) excluding application of weed killers.
Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean
Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc
Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available
Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures
Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate
Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks, checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding
Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.
Other duties
Testing portable electrical equipment if trained and accredited to do so
Undertaking letting and related duties as appropriate
Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities
Occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from school premises, where reasonable
Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities
Occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from school premises where reasonable
Carrying out an annual check of site maintenance equipment stock against the inventory
Driving of the school minibus as required (Desirable)
First aid trained (Desirable)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,185.00-£25,989.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person