School Site & Safety Lead

St Josephs; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Site Supervisor to join our team. The role involves maintaining the school site, ensuring safety, and managing security and basic maintenance across buildings and grounds.

You will lead hands-on tasks, coordinate deliveries, and work with senior staff to meet health and safety standards. A practical, team-oriented approach and DBS clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school site to a high standard and promote health and safety.
• Secure buildings and grounds, including out-of-hours if required.
• Lock/unlock premises and respond to security alarms per procedures.
• Carry out handyperson duties: painting, repairs, shelves, taps, etc.
• Monitor consumables and stock, inform shortages.
• Carry out porterage and deliveries within the school.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks including fire safety compliance.
• Clear snow and maintain external areas (paths, entrances, car park).
• Coordinate deliveries and move equipment as required.
• Work with Estates Manager to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Carry out minor repairs as required.

Skills

Health & safety

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Maintenance

Moving & handling

Job description

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Site Supervisor to join our team. The role involves maintaining the school site, ensuring safety, and managing security and basic maintenance across buildings and grounds.

You will lead hands-on tasks, coordinate deliveries, and work with senior staff to meet health and safety standards. A practical, team-oriented approach and DBS clearance are essential.