EXPIRED

Site Supervisor

Beechwood Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DX

This job expired on 21 March 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 March 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  12 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,587.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Supervisor job summary

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager assist with the general security of the school premises. Assist with the maintenance of the premises, machinery and plant equipment. Carry out daily inspections to identify damage and/or vandalism and to report findings to the Facilities Manager to help maintain the internal and external fabric of the school premises as a safe working and learning environment.

DECISION-MAKING

The job involves following instructions, but making minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to the Facilities Manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the general security of the school premises under the supervision of the Facilities Manager

Carry out key holder duties and respond to emergency call-outs

Assist with the maintenance of the premises, machinery and plant equipment

Undertake letting duties ensuring the agreed user requirements are met

Carry out the supervision and allocation of work to a team, ensuring all cleaning is to a satisfactory level

Responsible for ordering a limited range of cleaning materials i.e. soap, towels etc.

Carry out daily inspection of the premises to identify damage and/or vandalism and report findings to Facilities Manager.

Clear litter daily to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act

Carry out general buildings and ground maintenance duties.

Responsible for the health and safety, comfort and welfare of pupils, staff and visitors.

Maintaining company image.

Working within health and safety guidelines and other guidelines that may be issued from time to time.

Working within the constraints and guidelines as set out in the Minibus Drivers’ Operating Instructions.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and as directed by the Facilities Manager.

DEMANDS

Ongoing considerable physical effort is required to push, lift, bend and stretch and to carry furniture, equipment and supplies. The post requires general awareness and sensory attention with periods of

concentration for up to two hours whilst carrying out repair and maintenance work. There will be some work related pressure from conflicting work demands, deadlines and interruptions

TRAINING

Attend any training relevant to the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Considerable precision required to operate hand tools and associated equipment and machinery

Pleasant, patient and helpful personality.

An ability to communicate with a range of people.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Reliable and trustworthy.

Flexible approach to working arrangements.

Sensitivity to user needs.

Willing to undertake training as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

Understanding of basic maintenance work and the use of associated tools and equipment.

Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 including COSHH Regulations.

Experience of carrying out administrative processes relevant to the job.

Experience of staff supervision.

Numeracy and literacy skills to carry out the above functions.

Desirable:

Hold a current, clean, and valid driving licence with experience in driving a Minibus.

Competent to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out basic maintenance.

CORPORTE STANDARDS

• Act at all times in accordance with appropriate legislation and regulations, codes of practice, the provisions of the council’s constitution and its policies and procedures.
• Work within the requirements of the MAT’s Health and Safety Policy, performance standards, safe systems of work, procedures, safeguarding and General Data Protection Regulations.
• Undertake all duties with due regard to the corporate equalities policy and relevant legislation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references and online checks will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted.

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About Beechwood Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beechwood Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-academy

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