Site Supervisor – Secondary School – Southampton

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Southampton is seeking a reliable and proactive Site Supervisor to join its experienced premises team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Premises Manager and School Business Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school site, ensuring all buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the school while ensuring health and safety remains a priority.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, regular professional development and a collaborative working environment where everyone's contribution is valued.

Premises Team

The Premises Team ensures the school site remains safe, secure and fully operational throughout the year. Working together, the team maintains excellent facilities that support high-quality teaching and learning while responding efficiently to the needs of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school site.

• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs.

• Monitoring security systems.

• Completing daily site inspections.

• Preparing rooms for meetings and school events.

• Supporting external contractors.

• Maintaining the school grounds.

• Carrying out fire safety checks.

• Monitoring heating and lighting systems.

• Responding to maintenance requests.

• Assisting with deliveries.

• Maintaining maintenance records.

• Supporting health and safety compliance.

• Reporting major repairs promptly.

• Ensuring the school remains clean and welcoming.

Requirements

• Previous site or facilities experience.

• Good practical maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise workload.

• Reliable and proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Flexible attitude.

Application