SITE SUPERVISOR

Lancashire County Council; Colne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council's Lord Street Primary School in Colne is seeking a dedicated site supervisor to safeguard and maintain the school’s premises. You will lead on upkeep, safety, security, cleanliness and presentation of the site and buildings, ensuring a welcoming, safe environment for pupils and staff.

The role requires proactive organisation, collaboration with colleagues and a practical approach to maintenance and compliance, supporting the everyday operation of the school and its

Qualifications

• Role requires dedication to school premises upkeep, safety and presentation.
• Experience of managing premises, maintenance, and compliance is desirable.
• Ability to work with staff and families to support daily school operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and security of the school site and buildings.
• Coordinate cleaning, repairs and safety checks to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and DBS policies.

Job description

Location Lord Street Primary School, Colne, Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR (332 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.lordstreetprimary.com

Summary We are seeking an individual who is deeply aligned with our school and trust vision and values, and who demonstrates the attributes and commitment required to excel in a site supervisor role. The successful candidate will share our ethos and have very high expectations for the upkeep, safety, security, cleanliness and presentation of the school site and buildings. They will be a proactive and highly organised professional, with a proven track record of managing premises effectively, prioritising maintenance and compliance, and ensuring the site supports the effective day-to-day running of the school. The role requires close collaboration with the wider staff body and a responsive approach to the operational needs of children and families.

In your personal statement, please include how your skills and experiences have prepared you for this post. Please pay particular attention to the job description and person specification whilst completing this section with a focus on your suitability for the post gained from past experiences.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications Please see the attached pack.

Desirable Qualifications Please see the attached pack.

Essential Experience Please see the attached pack.

Desirable Experience Please see the attached pack.

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Proposed Interview Date: 15/10/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Rehabilitation. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

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The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.