Building Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a dedicated Building Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on keeping the school site safe, secure and well-maintained.

You will be responsible for opening/closing, routine maintenance, grounds cleanliness, health and safety oversight, and coordinating with contractors. The successful candidate will work both independently and with others to support daily school operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaking or facilities role is essential.
• Practical, proactive attitude and pride in work.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and approachable, committed to supporting the school community.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site as required.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds.
• Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues.
• Carrying out and maintaining statutory checks and records.
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing works where necessary.
• Managing site security, including alarms and access.
• Supporting with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities and events.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Proactive

Health & safety

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and trustworthy Building Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing the school site as required;
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks;
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds;
• Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues;
• Carrying out and maintaining statutory checks and records;
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing works where necessary;
• Managing site security, including alarms and access;
• Supporting with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities and events.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience in a similar caretaking or facilities role;
• Is practical, proactive, and takes pride in their work;
• Understands health and safety procedures;
• Can work independently and as part of a team;
• Is friendly, approachable and committed to supporting our school community.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can provide the successful candidate with:

• the opportunity to work with our amazing team
• the SLT and governing body’s commitment to your ongoing professional development, including training that is specific to the role, if appropriate
• support and mentoring

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We will do an online search of shortlisted candidate