Site Supervisor – Secondary School – Southampton

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful Secondary School in Southampton is looking to appoint a reliable and proactive Site Supervisor to join its dedicated premises team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong practical skills who enjoys maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented learning environment while playing an important role in the day-to-day running of the school.

Working closely with the Premises Manager and School Business Manager, you will help ensure the school's buildings and grounds remain fully operational, well maintained and compliant with all health and safety requirements. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently and contributing to a positive school environment.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School that is committed to providing an ambitious and inclusive education for every student. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent pastoral care and maintaining high standards across all aspects of school life.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to learn, while staff enjoy supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working culture. The school continues to invest in its facilities to provide an outstanding environment for both students and staff.

Site Team

The Site Team plays a vital role in ensuring the school remains safe, secure and operational throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site each day.

• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Completing daily site inspections.

• Monitoring contractors working on site.

• Preparing classrooms and halls for school events.

• Maintaining heating, lighting and security systems.

• Supporting health and safety compliance.

• Monitoring fire safety equipment.

• Maintaining external grounds and pathways.

• Responding promptly to maintenance requests.

• Assisting with deliveries and furniture movement.

• Maintaining maintenance records.

• Supporting emergency evacuation procedures.

• Reporting larger repairs to the Premises Manager.

• Helping to maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.

Requirements

• Previous site or facilities experience.

• Good practical maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workload.

• Reliable and proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Flexible attitude towards school operations.

Application

To apply for this Site Supervisor position, please send your CV as soon as possible.