Assistant Site Supervisor - Springwater Academy

Teaching Vacancies; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special Educational Needs school is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Site Supervisor to support the Site Manager in daily operations. Key responsibilities include minor repairs, maintenance, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across the premises. The ideal candidate is practical, a team player with a strong work ethic, and has a willingness to learn. This role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team making a difference in students' lives, with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive leadership

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Experience in site maintenance or facilities is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of the school site.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and general caretaking duties.
• Ensure the premises are safe, secure, clean, and compliant with health & safety standards.

Skills

Practical hands-on skills

Team player

Work ethic

Job description

About the School

Springwater Academy is a vibrant and inclusive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school, committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for our learners. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Site Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the school site.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and general caretaking duties.
• Ensure the premises are safe, secure, clean, and compliant with health & safety standards.
• Assist with site security, deliveries, and setting up rooms for school activities.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the academy and its welcoming atmosphere.

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, hands‑on individual with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in site maintenance or facilities (desirable but not essential).
• A team player who takes pride in creating a safe and positive environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive Trust.

What the School Offers Its Staff

• Be part of a passionate team making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture.
• A rewarding role in a respected SEND academy.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.