Facilities/Site Supervisor

Park Academy; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Academy is seeking a dedicated Site Supervisor to manage the maintenance, security, and health and safety across the school site. You will lead day-to-day facilities operations, coordinate contractors, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Reporting to academy leadership, you will conduct regular safety checks, oversee fire safety measures, manage access controls, and maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard while complying with regulatory

Responsibilities

• Perform regular site safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Oversee fire safety measures and first-aid readiness.
• Manage access controls, alarms, and overall site security.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors and service providers.
• Maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Job description

Park Academy is seeking a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Site Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, security, health and safety, and day-to-day operations of the school site. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that the academy provides a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors, and the wider community.

Working closely with academy leadership, Trust colleagues, contractors, and external service providers, the Site Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds to a high standard while ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Park Academy provides a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports the education and wellbeing of students and staff. As a key member of the support team, the Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the academy's buildings, grounds, facilities, and essential services. Through effective maintenance, health and safety management, security oversight, and contractor supervision, the Site Supervisor helps ensure that the academy operates efficiently and remains a welcoming place for learning.

Health and safety responsibilities are central to the position. The Site Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the premises in a safe condition and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. This includes carrying out regular safety inspections, maintaining fire safety equipment, ensuring first aid resources are available, managing the safe storage of hazardous substances, and monitoring emergency procedures. The Site Supervisor also plays an important role in risk management by identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate control measures to protect all site users.

Security management is another key responsibility. The Site Supervisor oversees site security arrangements, including alarm systems, key management, access controls, and security monitoring. They ensure that only authorised individuals have access to the premises and conduct regular security checks to minimise risks. As a key holder, the Site Supervisor may be required to respond to emergency call-outs and take appropriate action to safeguard the academy's property and occupants.