Site Supervisor - Secondary School - Peterborough

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Peterborough is seeking a practical, dependable and proactive Site Supervisor to join its premises and facilities team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an important role within the school, responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the site and helping to ensure that the buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, secure and fit for purpose.

The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, has strong practical skills and can respond effectively to both routine maintenance requirements and unexpected issues. You will work closely with school leaders, premises colleagues, contractors and other members of staff.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys a varied working day and is confident taking responsibility for practical tasks while knowing when an issue needs to be escalated.

Site Supervisor Role

• Full-time, permanent Site Supervisor.

• Peterborough.

• As soon as possible start.

• Supporting the daily operation of the school site.

• Monitoring buildings, grounds and facilities.

• Carrying out routine site checks.

• Supporting health and safety procedures.

• Assisting with minor repairs and maintenance.

• Working with contractors and external service providers.

• Supporting the security of the school premises.

You will play a practical role in ensuring that the school is ready for students and staff each day. This includes identifying potential issues, completing routine checks and responding to maintenance requirements promptly.

School Information

This is a well-established Secondary School in Peterborough that places strong emphasis on providing students with a safe, positive and well-maintained learning environment.

The school serves a diverse community and is committed to ensuring that students are supported academically, socially and personally.

Maintaining a high-quality site is an important part of this commitment. Classrooms, corridors, offices, sports facilities, outdoor areas and communal spaces all need to be safe and appropriately maintained.

The premises team works closely with school leaders to ensure that issues are identified and dealt with efficiently. The school values staff who are dependable, practical and willing to take initiative.

The successful Site Supervisor will become an important part of the wider support team and will contribute directly to the smooth running of the school.

Premises & Facilities Team

The Site Supervisor will work as part of the school's premises function, supporting routine maintenance, security, health and safety and general site operations.

The successful candidate should be comfortable moving around the school site throughout the day and undertaking a range of practical duties.

You will also need to communicate effectively with contractors and colleagues, particularly when arranging access, reporting maintenance issues or supporting works taking place on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of school buildings and grounds.

• Identify maintenance issues and report them appropriately.

• Undertake minor repairs within the limits of your skills and competence.

• Monitor classrooms, offices and communal areas.

• Check doors, windows, gates and access points.

• Support the school's security procedures.

• Assist with opening and securing buildings.

• Maintain appropriate records of site checks.

• Report hazards and potential safety concerns.

• Assist with health and safety checks.

• Support fire safety procedures.

• Assist with emergency arrangements.

• Monitor the condition of outdoor areas.

• Assist with playground and grounds maintenance.

• Help ensure pathways and entrances remain safe.

• Assist with deliveries and storage.

• Receive and move equipment where appropriate.

• Set up rooms for meetings, examinations and school events.

• Move furniture and equipment safely.

• Liaise with contractors.

• Assist contractors when working on site.

• Ensure contractors follow appropriate site procedures.

• Report completed works and outstanding maintenance.

• Monitor the condition of school furniture and equipment.

• Support waste management arrangements.

• Assist with stock and equipment checks.

• Respond promptly to practical issues reported by staff.

• Keep relevant tools and equipment organised.

• Maintain appropriate records.

• Support the wider premises team.

• Follow school health and safety policies.

• Maintain professional relationships with staff and visitors.

Experience and Requirements

Previous experience within premises, facilities management, caretaking, maintenance, construction or a similar practical environment would be highly desirable.

The school is looking for someone who is confident undertaking practical work and understands the importance of working safely.

You should be able to prioritise tasks and recognise which issues can be dealt with immediately and which require specialist assistance.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous site, facilities, maintenance or caretaking experience.

• Strong practical skills.

• Good problem-solving ability.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Awareness of health and safety.

• Ability to identify hazards.

• Good organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks.

• Strong communication skills.

• Confidence working independently.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Professional approach to contractors and visitors.

• Basic IT and record-keeping skills.

• Reliability and punctuality.

• Flexible approach to changing priorities.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe school environment.

Relevant maintenance, facilities or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.

Working Environment

This is an active role requiring regular movement around the school site and a mixture of indoor and outdoor work.

The successful candidate should be comfortable undertaking practical duties and responding to unexpected issues. Flexibility is important, particularly during busy periods, school events or periods of adverse weather.

Safeguarding

The school takes safeguarding seriously. The successful candidate will be expected to follow all relevant safeguarding procedures and maintain professional boundaries when working around students.

The appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

Application

If you are a practical and reliable Site Supervisor looking for a full-time, permanent role within a well-established Secondary School in Peterborough, this is an excellent opportunity.

Please send your application for this Site Supervisor position through as soon as possible.