Site Supervisor – Secondary School – Peterborough

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established secondary school in Peterborough is seeking a reliable Site Supervisor to support the day-to-day management of its buildings, grounds and facilities. The role focuses on safety, security and a welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will carry out routine site checks, identify maintenance needs, support contractors and ensure the premises remain operational throughout the school day, with practical independence and a proactive approach to issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in premises, facilities or maintenance.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond to urgent issues.
• Comfortable coordinating with contractors and staff.
• Understanding of health and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the school site.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns and report them.
• Carry out minor repairs where appropriate.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and site security.
• Liaise professionally with staff, visitors and contractors.

Skills

Site maintenance

Health and safety

Contractors liaison

Problem solving

Independent worker

Job description

Site Supervisor – Secondary School – Peterborough

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established secondary school in Peterborough is looking for a reliable and practical Site Supervisor to support the day-to-day management of its buildings, grounds and facilities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for carrying out routine site checks, identifying maintenance issues, supporting contractors and ensuring that the premises remain operational throughout the school day.

This role requires a practical individual who is comfortable taking responsibility and working independently. You will need to be able to manage routine duties effectively while responding appropriately to unexpected maintenance, safety or security issues.

School Information

This is a well-established secondary school in Peterborough with a strong commitment to providing students with a safe, structured and supportive environment.

The school serves a diverse community and places high importance on academic achievement, student wellbeing and personal development. It recognises that a well-maintained school environment plays an important part in creating the right conditions for effective teaching and learning.

The school site includes a range of classrooms, offices, communal areas, specialist facilities and outdoor spaces. The Site Supervisor will therefore need to be comfortable working across the whole site and managing a varied range of responsibilities.

You will work closely with senior leaders, administrative staff, teachers, contractors and other members of the premises team.

Premises and Site Team

The Site Supervisor will support the effective day-to-day operation of the school premises. This will involve regular checks, minor maintenance, security responsibilities and assisting with practical arrangements around the school.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive and able to identify potential issues before they become significant problems. You should also be comfortable communicating with contractors and escalating specialist maintenance requirements when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the school site.
• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Identifying maintenance and safety concerns.
• Completing minor repairs where appropriate.
• Reporting larger maintenance issues promptly.
• Monitoring classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas.
• Checking outdoor areas for potential hazards.
• Supporting opening and closing procedures.
• Maintaining site security.
• Monitoring access to the premises.
• Assisting contractors and service providers.
• Ensuring contractors follow relevant site procedures.
• Supporting routine maintenance and servicing arrangements.
• Carrying out appropriate health and safety checks.
• Maintaining records relating to inspections and maintenance.
• Responding promptly to urgent site issues.
• Supporting room set-up for meetings and school events.
• Moving furniture and equipment when required.
• Assisting with deliveries.
• Monitoring the condition and presentation of the school site.
• Reporting damage, hazards or cleanliness concerns.
• Supporting grounds and seasonal maintenance where required.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are stored safely.
• Liaising professionally with staff, visitors and contractors.
• Supporting the wider premises team.
• Following school policies relating to health and safety, security and safeguarding.
• Contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for students.

Experience and Requirements

Previous experience in premises, facilities, maintenance, caretaking or site management would be advantageous.

The successful candidate should be practical, dependable and capable of working without constant supervision. You will need to understand how to prioritise work and recognise when an issue requires immediate attention.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous site, premises, facilities or maintenance experience.
• Strong practical skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional approach.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence dealing with contractors and visitors.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to support colleagues.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to follow all safeguarding, security and health and safety procedures.

An enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks will be required before employment begins.