Site Supervisor (WSS/ COLL)

Education Impact Academy Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Impact Academy Trust is seeking a Site Supervisor to manage maintenance and safety across Wilson Stuart School and The Hive College in Birmingham. The role is based at these sites with potential travel to Trust premises as needed.

The successful candidate will support estate development, ensure strict health and safety compliance, and work collaboratively within the Trust Central Team to provide a safe, conducive learning environment for SEND students.

Qualifications

• Experience in a site role with responsibility for maintenance and safety.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance.
• Proactive approach with ability to prioritise and address issues.
• Team player able to work with a range of staff colleagues.
• Commitment to working with students with SEND and supporting their environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estate development and ongoing maintenance to improve learning environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Trust policies.
• Collaborate with the Estates team and Trust sites to share best practices.
• Provide timely responses to issues and coordinate with site staff.
• Travel between Wilson Stuart School and Hive College as required.

Skills

Site management

Health and Safety knowledge

Proactive prioritisation

Team collaboration

SEND environment understanding

Education

N/A

Job description

Post: Site Supervisor (Wilson Stuart / Hive College)

Salary: Grade 3 - £28,153 - £34,811 FTE

Hours of work: 36.5 hours per week, all year round. You will be expected to work shifts.

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: As soon as possible

Closing date: 13 November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Wilson Stuart School

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 282 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.

Hive College

The Hive College is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

About the role:

The Site Supervisor role plays a fundamental part in the development of our estate in terms of improving the environments for our students and staff, as well as ongoing maintenance and compliance with all relevant legislation. You will be part of the Trust Central Team. The successful applicant will primarily be based at Wilson Stuart School and Hive College, B23 7AT but may be asked to work at other Trust premises as required. There will be opportunities to work together as a Trust-wide Estates team to find inventive solutions and to share ideas. The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Have experience of working in a site role;
• Have an excellent working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation along with practical experience of ensuring compliance;
• Have a proactive approach and to be able to prioritise and address issues identified;
• Be an excellent team player and able to work with a range of staff colleagues; and
• Have a commitment to working with students with SEND and an appreciation of how important the right environment is for them to flourish.
• A clean driving licence is advantageous as there will be travel between our sites.

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• An enhanced CPD offer facilitated by regular training time
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

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Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CV’s) or accept them instead of an application form.

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If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.