SITE SUPERVISOR

Northumberland Church of England Academy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,061 - 34,434; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Nest childcare provision (30-hour)

Gym membership discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Site Supervisor to lead our caretaking team at Josephine Butler Campus and support an efficient lettings service. You will help keep the school environment safe, compliant, and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors.

This role focuses on out-of-hours operations, health and safety, and coordinating maintenance, with regular performance conversations and strong liaison with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a facilities or caretaking team.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and risk assessment.
• Experience coordinating out-of-hours operations and lettings support.
• Ability to manage maintenance issues and basic repairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the caretaking team, including performance management and regular one to ones.
• Support the lettings team to ensure smooth out of hours operations.
• Monitor caretaking activities to ensure compliance with Trust policies and school routines.
• Oversee health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and statutory checks.
• Ensure fire alarms, safety systems and site monitoring processes are completed and recorded.
• Respond to emergency and out of hours call outs where required.
• Carry out minor repairs and coordinate reporting of maintenance issues.
• Liaise closely with Headteachers and the Director of Health & Safety & Estates.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance, monitoring and incidents.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Health & safety

Risk assessments

Emergency response

Maintenance coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Salary: Band 6(£32,061 – £34,434)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Closing Date: 9am Monday 16th March

The Trust is seeking a proactive and reliable Site Supervisor to lead our caretaking team at Josephine Butler Campus and support the delivery of an efficient site and lettings service.

This is a key role within our facilities team, ensuring that our school environment is safe, compliant, and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors.

If you are motivated, practical, and committed to maintaining high standards across a busy school site, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the caretaking team, including performance management and regular one to ones


• Support the lettings team to ensure smooth out of hours operations


• Monitor caretaking activities to ensure compliance with Trust policies and school routines


• Oversee health & safety procedures, including risk assessments and statutory checks


• Ensure fire alarms, safety systems and site monitoring processes are completed and recorded


• Respond to emergency and out of hours call outs where required


• Carry out minor repairs and coordinate reporting of maintenance issues


• Liaise closely with Headteachers and the Director of Health & Safety & Estates


• Maintain accurate records of compliance, monitoring and incidents

You will play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and heating systems, and in maintaining the security of the school site.

Benefits We Offer

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.


• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.


• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.


• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.


• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.


• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.


• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.


• Cycle to work scheme

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace,Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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