Site Supervisor (L1)

George Pindar School; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

George Pindar School in Scarborough seeks a dedicated Site Supervisor to manage grounds, security checks, porterage, deliveries and basic repairs, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The role also leads the cleaning team, enforces health and safety protocols, supervises contractors, and supports safeguarding.

The pattern is 37 hours per week, with flexible shifts; you will be a reliable, detail‑minded professional committed to high standards across

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning, caretaking and minor repairs.
• Strong awareness of health and safety protocols.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage a busy site.

Responsibilities

• Manage school grounds, security checks, locking/unlocking buildings, porterage and deliveries.
• Supervise cleaning team and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the estate.
• Oversee safety compliance, COSHH materials and contractor access to site.
• Assist with minor repairs and liaison with facilities and admin teams.
• Support safeguarding and health and safety policies across the school.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Education

Health and safety training

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Supervisor to ensure our school remains a secure, safe and hygenic space for all pupils, staff and visitors.

George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary school situated in Scarborough. We are a proud and inclusive community where colleagues are #proudtobepindar and where we are looking confidently to the future. The school is oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, reflecting the strength of our provision and the trust placed in us by our community.

We have the highest aspirations for our students: to strive for success, achieve their very best, and grow both as individuals and as valued members of society. The development of the whole child is central to our vision, and we are committed to ensuring that every student at George Pindar thrives, irrespective of their background. Working together as #TeamPindar, we promote our PINDAR values and benefit from strong collaboration with colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to continually enhance all aspects of our school.

In this role you will manage our school grounds, carrying out daily security checks, locking and unlocking the buildings, handling porterage and deliveries, and carrying out essential minor maintenance and repairs. From monitoring our heating systems to ensuring safe site access during adverse winter weather, your hands-on work will directly contribute to a smooth-running, welcoming school day.

Beyond the day-to-day upkeep, you will play a pivotal leadership role by supervising our cleaning team and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained across the entire estate. Safety is at the heart of everything we do; you will be responsible for conducting informal risk assessments, managing COSHH-regulated materials safely, and welcoming contractors onto the site. If you are a strong communicator who is deeply committed to health and safety, data protection, and safeguarding the welfare of young people, we would love to welcome you to our supportive team.

To thrive in this role, you will be a self-motivated and highly punctual professional who takes immense pride in their work. We are looking for someone with experience in general cleaning, caretaking and minor repairs alongside a strong awareness of health and safety protocols. Due to the diverse nature of the role a flexible, detail-oriented approach is absolutely essential.

The proposed working pattern for this role will be Monday -Friday, alternating weekly Week 1 - 6.30am-2.30pm (2.00pm finish on a Friday), Week 2 - 11.30am-6.30pm (12.00pm start on a Friday).

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Support Services Manager

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.