School Site Manager- Blackburn

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Site Supervisor for a school in Blackburn. The ideal candidate will support maintenance tasks, monitor staff, and ensure safety within the school environment. Experience in cleaning and DIY is preferred, with training provided. This position is temp to perm with a working pattern from Monday to Friday, offering competitive pay.

Benefits

Free child protection training

DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, maintenance, gardening.
• Practical skills in DIY or trades.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school, including alarm system management.
• Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform general repairs and minor plumbing.

Skills

Cleaning and maintenance

DIY skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

School Site Supervisor (Caretaker) - Blackburn

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Site Supervisor to join a local school in Blackburn. If you're practical, organised, and enjoy DIY or general maintenance work, this could be the ideal role for you.

Key Details

• Hours: 25 per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Contract: Temp to perm

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Headteacher/SBM for security, janitorial duties and aspects of general maintenance.

Main Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school, including alarm system management
• Support and monitor a team of cleaners
• Conduct regular safety and maintenance checks
• Perform general repairs, minor plumbing, decorating, and DIY tasks
• Light gardening and grounds maintenance (weeding, leaf clearing, litter picking)
• Ensure safe access during adverse weather (e.g. snow, ice, leaves)
• Monitor and report site issues or damages to senior staff
• Support school events by setting up furniture and equipment
• Liaise with contractors and record utility meter readings
• Restock dispensers and consumables on site (hand towels / toilet rolls)

What We're Looking For

• Experience in cleaning, maintenance, gardening
• Practical skills in DIY or trades (caretaker experience a plus, but not essential)
• Good communication and time management
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn (training provided)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to undertake online training as needed
• Please send over your CV if you would like to be considered.

Additional Information

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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