Site Supervisor

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

NJC Green Book terms

26 days annual leave

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, invites applications for a Site Supervisor to maintain the school site and provide a welcoming, safe environment for pupils and staff. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, year-round, with split shifts: Mon-Thu 6:30am–10:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm; Fri 6:30am–10:30am and 2:45pm–5:45pm.

Key duties include maintenance, security of the site, stock control, handyperson tasks, and assisting with health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school is well presented and maintained to a high standard and that 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 buildings and grounds secure, including opening and locking, responding to alarms per procedures.
• Undertaking a range of handyperson duties as directed by the Head Teacher (e.g., painting, repairs, shelving).
• Monitoring consumables and stock and informing shortages.
• Carrying out general porterage duties and moving equipment within the school.
• Conducting regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures, and fittings.
• Caring for outside areas (snow clearing, salting entrances).
• Co-ordinating deliveries and assisting with moving to designated areas.
• Working with Estates Manager to meet health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out minor repairs as required.

Skills

Hands-on

Organised

Communication

Maintenance tasks

Flexibility

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.