Site and Premises Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Medicash Health Plan

DiscountForTeachers

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work

Institute of Education access

Job summary

Waterside Primary School is seeking a dedicated Site and Premises Officer to help ensure premises, buildings and grounds are secure, well maintained and fit for purpose. The role offers a hands-on, varied day-to-day environment within our school community.

You will carry out routine maintenance, monitor facilities, assist with events and help create a safe, welcoming space for pupils and staff. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises maintenance or facilities management is desirable.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs and DIY tasks.
• Commitment to safety and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Open and close school premises and ensure site security.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Keep buildings and grounds clean, safe and well maintained.
• Undertake health and safety checks and report concerns.
• Monitor heating, lighting and site facilities.
• Manage deliveries and support contractors on site.
• Assist with setup and clearing of rooms for activities and events.
• Maintain a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support other site-related duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance & DIY

Health & Safety awareness

Reliable & proactive

Safety-conscious

Tools

General tools

Job description

Are you a practical, reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment? We are looking for a dedicated Site and Premises Officer to join our primary school team and help ensure our school remains a safe and pleasant place for our pupils, staff and visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role and wants to make a positive difference to the day‑to‑day running of a school. As our Site and Premises Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring the school premises, buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and fit for purpose.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the school premises, ensuring the site is secure.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs and general DIY tasks.
• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Undertaking regular health and safety checks and reporting any concerns.
• Monitoring heating, lighting and other site facilities.
• Managing deliveries and supporting contractors attending the site.
• Assisting with the setup and clearing of rooms for school activities and events.
• Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Supporting the school with any other site‑related duties as required.

Waterside Primary School is proud to be situated in the heart of Stoke on‑Trent where cultural richness and diversity is celebrated within our school and our local community. There is sharp focus at Waterside on becoming respectful and tolerant citizens which enable positive interactions within and beyond our school. Although there is a high level of deprivation, and social challenges we are committed to ‘Empowering Learners’ and enriching lives. Due to the challenges within our context, we place high priority on developing the whole child. We are highly ambitious and inclusive and strive to intrinsically embed the British Values and our Personal Development curriculum including our school values (Respect, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Inspiration, Equality) to ensure that pupils acquire skills and knowledge for future learning and life in modern Britain. All staff at Waterside are highly aspirational and consistently deliver rich learning experiences within our ambitious broad and balance 4D curriculum, that secure academic achievement and progress, whilst going beyond the curriculum to reinforce the skills required for life‑long learning. At Waterside, we understand the importance of equity in ensuring all pupils are able to achieve from their individual starting points, and through the challenging and diversified opportunities that we provide, children become confident learners who are prepared for life beyond the classroom. Our ambition and passion for success for all, drives the work that we do and the decisions that we make.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice,

and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen.

We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Every

child deserves an exceptional primary education. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,

curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our family

of primary schools, we are committed to creating welcoming,

inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged to

achieve their very best. Our

curriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,

effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From the

earliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,

we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop the

knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wide

Digital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,

preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future. We

know that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart of

everything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuine

sense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,

whatever their starting point or individual needs. Shaw

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

Employee benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support
• Support Staff only based on working full time,
• all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of
• employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’
• service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy
• health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support
• and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of
• discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of
• Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and
• flourish in your role and in the Trust.
• We
• know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to
• ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding
• one. Colleagues
• within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both
• in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the
• National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme
• delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition
• Institute. Experienced
• leadership and subject-specific support. Guidance
• from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust. Access
• to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT. Opportunities
• to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate. Participating