School Site Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Trust collaboration with central team

Growth opportunities

Vibrant community and family links

Job summary

St Thomas Church of England Primary School is seeking a hands-on Site Supervisor to manage repairs, grounds, and access from a 6am start, serving around 300 children and staff daily. The role involves operating heating and building management systems and leading on safety and security across the site.

You will coordinate external contractors for catering, cleaning and grounds, support out-of-hours use, and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and best practice.

Qualifications

• Practical and resourceful; able to turn a hand to most tasks.
• Proactive and able to spot and fix issues before they arise.
• Solid working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Confident, positive communicator with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Reliable, self-motivated and calm under pressure.
• Takes pride in the environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard, including repairs, decorating and general upkeep.
• Open the site, manage alarms and keep the premises secure.
• Operate heating systems and building management systems.
• Coordinate external contractors for catering, cleaning and grounds to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Support room set-ups, furniture and equipment moves as needed.
• Manage waste and keep the site clean, tidy and presentable.
• Support out-of-hours use of the premises.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Practical handyman

Proactive problem-solving

Health & safety knowledge

Clear communication

Reliability under pressure

Job description

This site supervisor post at St Thomas Church of England Primary School runs for 36.5 hours a week, starting at 6am. The work covers repairs and grounds upkeep, opening and securing the premises, running heating and building management systems, and managing contractors for catering, cleaning and grounds. The early start and hands‑on mix of tasks set it apart, as the site serves around 300 children and staff each day. Fluent spoken English is an essential requirement, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard, including repairs, decorating and general upkeep
• Open the site, manage alarms and keep the premises secure
• Operate heating systems and building management systems
• Coordinate external contractors for catering, cleaning and grounds to ensure quality and efficiency
• Support room set‑ups, furniture and equipment moves as needed
• Manage waste and keep the site clean, tidy and presentable
• Support out-of-hours use of the premises
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Practical and resourceful, able to turn a hand to most tasks
• Proactive, spotting and fixing issues before they become problems
• Solid working knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Confident, positive communicator with staff, contractors and visitors
• Reliable, self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Takes pride in the environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA) checks
• Qualification and identity verification

Other

• Fluent spoken English

What’s offered

• Supportive, ambitious Trust with real opportunities to grow
• Trust-wide collaboration, backed by experienced leaders and a responsive central team
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Vibrant, diverse community with strong family and partner links