Senior Site Supervisor (Whitburn Church of England Academy)

South Tyneside Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Whitburn is seeking a Senior Site Supervisor for full-time hours. The role involves leading the Premises team, ensuring security and maintenance of the site and buildings, and coordinating with contractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and practical experience in maintenance tasks. The position offers an attractive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy team environment and be highly flexible.
• Excellent communication and practical skills; capable of delivering a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the busy Premises team and prioritise tasks to ensure site security and condition.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety standards and routine maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with external trades for timely maintenance needs.

Skills

Teamwork and flexibility

Communication skills

Practical skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Supervisor (Whitburn Church of England Academy) – Full Time. 37 hours per week. Salary: NJC Scale 20 £32,596.75 pa. Required Immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the busy Premises team and prioritise tasks to ensure the security and good condition of the site and buildings.
• Experience in working with contractors and outside agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of health and safety standards; carry out routine maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensure timely responses to maintenance needs and coordinate with external trades where appropriate.
• Provide training and guidance as required for the successful candidate’s role.

Working pattern and benefits

• Post will involve early and late shifts on a rota to open and close the building each day.
• You will be entitled to a 15 minute paid break and a 30 minute unpaid break each day.

Qualifications and attributes

• Ability to work in a busy team environment and be highly flexible.
• Excellent communication and practical skills; capable of delivering a high-quality service.

Application information

Application packs are available from the school website or school office. Hard copies should be returned to Whitburn Church of England Academy, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF, Tel. [phone], e-mail [e-mail] by noon on Monday 6 October 2025.

Equal opportunities and safeguarding

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an equal opportunities employer and the Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure and be subject to a range of other pre-recruitment checks. Please note that, without exception, written references will be taken up and made available to the Governing Body before the final selection stage. Whitburn Church of England are the Employer.