School Site Supervisor

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure Pay & Pension

Training & Progression

Flexible family policies & leave

25 days holiday (pro-rata for part-tim

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust's Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is seeking a reliable Site Supervisor to shield and maintain the buildings and grounds. You will open/close the site, manage lettings, monitor safety, and perform routine cleaning and basic repairs to keep the site fit for learning.

This full-time, 37-hour week role offers a competitive salary of £28,153 to £29,071, a focus on safety, and opportunities for professional development, with DBS checks and safeguarding at the core

Qualifications

• Experience in general building and site maintenance.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and DBS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the premises; manage lettings and security checks.
• Perform internal cleaning, porterage, moving furniture and grounds maintenance.
• Undertake minor repairs; report major defects to Facilities Manager.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks and oversee contractors.

Skills

General maintenance

Time management

Communication

Health & safety

DBS readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Role: Site Supervisor

Academy: Outwood Alternative Provision Eston

Start Date: October 2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £28,153 to £29,071

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Full Time

Are you detail-oriented and practical, ready to serve as the core guardian of our school environment? Join us as a Site Supervisor, playing an essential role in ensuring the buildings and grounds are secure, tidy, and impeccably maintained. This position is crucial for upholding safety standards, identifying hazards, and maintaining the school site so it remains fit for purpose for our entire community.

Welcome From The Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Alternative Provision Eston. We are a unique centre providing a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable students who exhibit challenging behaviours and are at risk of exclusion. Our dedicated staff is passionate about providing bespoke, additional support to ensure behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health challenges are never a barrier to success. With smaller class sizes and an adapted curriculum, we prioritise personal development and student well-being without compromising academic progress. We hold unconditional positive regard for our students, considering strong professional relationships as our first intervention. Our goal is to ensure all students succeed and transition to their next stage with confidence and self-belief. If you believe every student deserves a champion and share The Outwood vision of raising standards and transforming lives, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Responsibilities

The Site Supervisor ensures the buildings and site are secure, tidy, and well maintained, performing daily duties in line with health and safety requirements. Key responsibilities involve opening and closing the premises, managing lettings, and checking for damage or security issues every morning upon arrival. The role covers a wide range of general upkeep, including internal cleaning (such as glass and communal areas), general porterage, moving furniture, and grounds maintenance like sweeping yards and keeping hard surfaces free of moss and hazards. The supervisor undertakes minor repairs to fixtures and fittings, reports major defects to the Facilities Manager, and manages routine heating and lighting duties, including replacing fluorescent tubes up to eleven feet. They are responsible for overseeing onsite contractors and managing necessary permits to work. They also carry out routine health and safety compliance checks across the centre to maintain a safe, secure, and compliant learning environment.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate essential experience of general building and site maintenance and possess the ability to undertake basic repairs. Candidates should exhibit good time management and organisation skills, alongside the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences. The role requires an understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures and the ability to relate to students in a pleasant manner. Although not essential, experience of working in a school environment is desirable. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and possess the ability to use standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.