Site Supervisor

Sirjohnheron; East Ham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Godwin Junior School in Forest Gate, Newham, is seeking a Site Supervisor to maintain the school site and carry out health and safety checks, keeping accurate records. The role is permanent and part-time (33.75 hours per week), demanding reliability and the ability to work independently.

Visits are welcome. Shortlisting on 3 November 2026, interviews in the week commencing 9 November 2026, with start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in building/site maintenance or similar preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Full induction provided; school-based experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Locking/unlocking of buildings and premises, including occasional out-of-hours work.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance on site.
• General repairs, maintenance and improvements.
• Fire alarm and water testing.
• Liaising with contractors and other agencies.
• Assisting with receipt, distribution, collection and dispatch of goods.

Job description

• Location: Godwin Junior School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 33.75 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: Pri/26/347229

Godwin Junior School is a successful, four-form entry junior school in Forest Gate, Newham. We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where excellent relationships promote an inclusive, warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.

We are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic Site Supervisor to join our team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of our school site as well as conducting regular checks relating to health and safety and ensuring all records of these are accurately kept.

We have a supportive, welcoming staff, committed to providing a learning environment which is safe, secure and stimulating. As we take great pride in our school, we require a person who will share this pride, as well as show determination, be forward-thinking and able to work independently, often relying on their own initiative.

This position would suit a person who can work to a high standard, possessing the ability to work unsupervised, using his/her own initiative to complete a range of tasks around the site. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant field experience and a full induction will be provided. School-based experience is not essential, although this would be desirable.

The person appointed will be responsible for:

• Locking and unlocking of buildings and premises, including occasional weekend or out of hours work, when necessary.
• Working with others to ensure Health & Safety compliance within the site.
• General repairs, maintenance and improvement/renovations.
• Fire alarm and water testing.
• Liaising with contractors and other agencies.
• Assisting with the receipt, distribution, collection and dispatch of goods.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3 rd November 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 9 th November 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to interview and appoint outstanding candidates prior to this.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.