14 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,598.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Supervisor (UCC023BC) job summary

Site Supervisor

Uppingham Community College
Salary: Grade 5/6 Pay Point 12-22 (£28,598 - £33,699 per annum, dependant on skills and experience)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week.
Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, hours to be discussed at interview.

About the Role

Uppingham Community College are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Site Supervisor to be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team, to be responsible for the supervision of our site and the maintenance and security of our buildings.

We would encourage potential candidates to arrange a tour of our site.

Key Responsibilities

    • Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that the College site remains compliant with all current legislation and statutory guidance.

    • Maintain the College buildings and grounds in excellent repair, including structure, fabric and finishes.

    • Ensure the site is secure, safe, clean and welcoming for staff, pupils, visitors and lettings users.

    • Lead and manage the site team to deliver a high-performing, responsive, and professional estates function.

    • To support the UCC vision ‘Everyone at UCC thrives’

    • To line manage and develop colleagues at UCC to ensure high quality outcomes for all groups of children.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

    • GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

    • IOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain).

    • First Aid qualification (or willingness to train).

Experience:

    • Experience in site, premises or estates management.

    • Experience supervising a team.

    • Experience managing contractors and statutory compliance.

    • Experience responding to emergency call-outs.

    • Experience overseeing cleaning standards.

    Skills & Knowledge:

    • Good IT skills with ability to use a range of technology

      • Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.

      • Understanding of safeguarding and site security.

      • Ability to conduct risk assessments. (Or willingness to learn).

      • Confident user of compliance systems (Parago, EVERY or similar).

        Leadership & Personal Attributes

        • Strong leadership and accountability.

        • Flexible and resilient.

        • Calm under pressure.

        • High attention to detail

        • Organised and proactive.

          Other Requirements

          • Willingness to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and emergency call-outs.

          • Commitment to safeguarding and UCC values.

        Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

    Why Join Us?

    Professional Growth & Support

    • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

    • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.

    • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

    • Highly committed and motivated Team.

    • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.

    • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

    Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

    • Flexible working options.

    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

    • Defined benefit pension scheme.

    • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.

    • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.

    • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.

    • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.

    • Free childcare.

    Additional Perks

    • Free parking.

    • Cycle-to-work scheme.

    • Gym discounts.

    • Eyecare vouchers.

    • Dental support.

    • Retail discounts.

    • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

    Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

    We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
    Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

    More about Discovery Schools Trust

    Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

    Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

    Safeguarding Statement

    We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

    AI

    While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

    Apply Now!
    If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!

    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

    The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to DBS checks. In the interests of safer recruitment, the Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants in compliance with the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Any relevant information found with regards to a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

    Applying for the job

    This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    About Uppingham Community College

    School type
    Academy, ages 11 to 16
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    919 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 16
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report

    Our core values as a school are: Respect, Honesty and Kindness. Everything we do is based upon these simple principles. Our students consistently achieve excellent GCSE outcomes and we are very proud of our holistic approach to developing respectful and responsible young people who are ready for life in our ever changing world.

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