SITE SUPERVISOR 2A

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Coppull Primary School and Nursery in Coppull, Chorley, is recruiting a Site Supervisor to work 13.5 hours per week from October. The role is part time on a 52‑week contract, with holidays pro rata. Salary is Grade 4 £25,949 full-time equivalent, with terms reflecting paid annual holidays outside of term times.

The Site Supervisor will manage caretaking, cleaning, maintenance and security duties, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff under the Headteacher's direction.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent).
• Experience in manual tasks (maintenance, DIY).
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience testing portable electrical equipment.
• Experience in security-related duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out caretaking duties to agreed quality standards.
• Security and supervision of the site and related equipment.
• Cleaning and maintenance to ensure a safe, secure environment.
• Work under the Headteacher and senior leaders to support day-to-day school operations.

Skills

Caretaking

Site security

Staff supervision

Maintenance

Cleaning

Electrical safety testing

Education

NVQ Level 2 Caretaking

Job description

Location Coppull Primary School And Nursery, Park Road, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5AH (272 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.coppullprimary.com Summary Thank you for taking an interest in the post of site supervisor here at Coppull Primary School and Nursery. We are an inclusive and caring school with strong family links and an excellent reputation within the local community. We have a passionate and effective staff team who work co-operatively to improve outcomes for our children. The role is a permanent contract, working 13.5 hours per week from October. Weekly working hours are Monday to Friday and 7am to 9.30am. The position is a 52-week contract which includes paid annual holidays to be taken outside of term times. During school holidays there is an increased flexibility in hours and days worked. The position is Grade 4 £25,949 pro rata.

Under the guidance of the Headteacher, the Site Supervisor will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to agreed quality standards. This includes responsibility for the security and supervision of the site and related equipment, as well as undertaking cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Working under the direction of the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school by undertaking a range of caretaking, cleaning, maintenance and security duties. The role is hands-on, varied and vital to the life of the school.

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.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

• Experience of undertaking manual tasks (e.g. maintenance, DIY etc)
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
• Experience of security-related duties

Proposed Interview Date: 02/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation 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.

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.