Site Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NJC Green Book

LGPS

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor to maintain the school site and ensure a welcoming, safe environment for the whole school community. The role covers maintenance, security of buildings/grounds, stock control and basic handyman tasks with collaborative support from the Estates team.

The position offers a stable full-time contract (37 hours per week), with split shift patterns and start as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to maintenance and site duties.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan tasks.
• Clear communication with staff and external suppliers.
• Practical knowledge of basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to move and handle objects safely.
• Flexible, works well in a team; takes initiative.
• Leadership qualities and ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is well presented and maintained to a high standard.
• Keep buildings and the site secure, including out of hours activity.
• Open/lock premises and respond to security alarms per procedures.
• Undertake handyperson duties (painting, repairs, shelving, taps, etc).
• Monitor stock and inform about shortages.
• Carrying out porterage and deliveries within the school.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks of buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate deliveries and assist with movements of equipment.
• Work with Estates Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Carry out minor repairs as required.

Skills

Hands-on

Well organized

Communication skills

Maintenance knowledge

Moving & handling

Flexible team player

Leadership

Initiative

Job description

Site Supervisor Vacancy

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Jarrow

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Kennedy

Salary: Band 4, SCP 6 £26,847

Start Date: as soon as possible

Contract: 37 hours per week, whole year, permanent

Work Pattern: Working hours on a split shift:

Monday to Thursday

6.30am - 10.30am

2.30pm - 6.00pm

Friday

6.30am - 10.30am

2.45pm - 5.45pm

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Site Supervisor. The successful candidate will work in a team to maintain our school site and provide a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

You will manage the maintenance and security of the school and grounds including routine testing, maintenance, ordering necessary supplies and stocks, handyperson activities, opening and securing the school as appropriate.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a hands-on individual who is well organised
• Have good communication skills
• Have a practical knowledge of basic maintenance tasks
• Have the ability to undertake moving and handling of physical objects
• Be flexible in their approach and work well as part of the team
• Have leadership skills
• Have the ability to use own initiative

The main duties will include:

• Ensuring the school is well presented and maintained to a high standard and that the promotion of Health and Safety is enshrined in all activity.
• Ensuring that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required.
• Keeping all school buildings and grounds secure, including opening and locking of school premises, responding to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Undertaking a range of handyperson duties as directed by the Head Teacher that contribute to the maintenance of the school premises (e.g. remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards etc).
• Monitoring consumables and stock and inform of shortages through agreed processes.
• Undertaking general porterage duties, including moving furniture, deliveries and equipment within the school.
• Undertaking regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
• Being responsible for general tidiness and safety of the outside including clearing snow, treating main entrances, paths, car park and yard areas with salt/grit as appropriate.
• Co-ordinating and assisting with deliveries including unloading and moving to designated areas.
• Working with the Trust Estates Manager and Trust Central Team staff to ensure statutory compliance / health and safety requirements are met.
• Carrying out minor repairs as required.

In return we will offer:

Support and training to undertake the role and further development

National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).

Local Government Pension Scheme.

26 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.