Premises Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts (national/local)

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Castlebridge School is seeking a dedicated Premises Supervisor to oversee day-to-day management of the school site and support an exceptional learning environment for pupils. You will coordinate maintenance, monitor compliance and help ensure buildings and grounds are safe and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include acting as a joint key holder, coordinating contractors, maintaining H&S records and supporting safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and procedures.
• GCSEs including English and Maths and relevant trainings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as joint key holder and support site security.
• Manage routine maintenance and report major defects.
• Maintain health, fire safety and COSHH records.
• Support site inspections and safety compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers.
• Monitor grounds and facilities condition.
• Assist with school events and operational needs.

Skills

Building & grounds maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 NVQ

GCSEs including English & Maths

Health & Safety training

COSHH awareness

Manual handling training

Job description

Castlebridge School, part of the Special Partnership Trust, is seeking a dedicated and reliable Premises Supervisors to oversee the day‑to‑day management of our school site and help ensure an exceptional learning environment for our pupils

About the Role

As Premises Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, security and operational effectiveness of the school. Working closely with Trust colleagues and external contractors, you will coordinate maintenance activities, monitor compliance requirements, support health and safety procedures and help ensure that our buildings and grounds remain safe and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a joint key holder and supporting site security
• Managing routine maintenance and reporting major building defects
• Maintaining health and safety, fire safety and COSHH records
• Supporting site inspections and heath and safety compliance
• Coordinating contractors and service providers
• Monitoring the condition of school grounds and facilities
• Assisting with school events and operational requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience in building and grounds maintenance
• Understands health and safety responsibilities, including fire safety procedures
• Has strong organisational and administrative skills
• Can word independently and as part of a wider team
• Is reliable, conscientious and committed to high standards
• Has good communication and IT skills
• Is flexible and able to respond to changing operational needs

Qualifications such as a Level 2 NVQ in a recognised trace, GCSEs including English and Maths, Health & Safety training, COSHH awareness, and manual handling training are desirable.

Experience within a school environment would be advantageous.

Why Join the Special Partnership Trust?

The Special Partnership Trust is a specialist educational trust dedicated to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the South West.

We are:

• Ambitious - always raising the bar
• Aspirational - believing in what's possible
• Purposeful - driving by a clear mission
• Genuine and inclusive - valuing every voice
• Energetic and Specialist - bringing passion and expertise to SEN Education

Employee Benefits

We value our staff and offer a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• National and Local discounts
• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan and Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.