Site Supervisor

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3HA

42 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 September 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: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Supervisor job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Site Supervisor at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

At St Joseph's, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child can grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

We are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and hardworking Site Supervisor to 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 the Business Support Officer you will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security of the site, health and safety management and premise maintenance.

The role includes opening up and locking up the school in a split shift so would suit a local person. This role also involves cleaning as well as completing statutory Health and Safety checks.

This is a highly valued and responsible position and it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate:
Flexibility and commitment
Good communication skills
Initiative and the ability to work without supervision
A practical and sensible approach to routine school maintenance, in observance of health and safety protocols
Make an active contribution to the life of our community
A calm and caring nature

Although set hours will be allocated, some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the school. The post holder will be required to work the school holidays. Holiday entitlement must be taken during the school holidays.

Qualifications and skills:
The successful candidate will not be required to have formal qualifications or experience as full training can be provided, although relevant experience would be an advantage
Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required

Desirable experience:
Experience in a similar role
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic DIY/Repair skills such a plumbing, joinery and decorating
Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively
Awareness of Health & Safety issues
Experience of COSHH and Risk Assessments

As part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development. While this role is a key part of our daily school life, there are also, opportunities to learn and grow within the wider Trust community, including access to professional development resources through the National College and in-house training.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to a positive school environment rooted in Catholic values, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th November 2025 - midday
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 11th November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 19th November 2025

Post Details:
Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 4 - scale point range 4 to 6
Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,989.00 (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent, All year round
Hours: 16 per week
Required: 1st January 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.