Job Description

School Site Supervisor (Full-Time, All Year Round)

Location: Blackburn Area (Lancashire)

Salary: £30,518 - £34,434 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, All Year Round (Shift patterns to be discussed)

Are you a skilled, proactive, and resilient Site Supervisor or Caretaker looking for a stable, rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Site Supervisor to oversee the premises of a vibrant Alternative Provision / Specialist School in the Blackburn area. This school provides a vital, nurturing, and structured educational environment for young people who thrive outside of mainstream education.

If you take pride in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff and pupils alike, this all-year-round position offers a fantastic opportunity with a competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities as a Site Supervisor:

Premises Management: Ensure the school buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to an exceptionally high, safe standard.

Security: Act as the primary keyholder, managing the opening and closing of the school site, and ensuring robust security measures are in place.

Health & Safety: Conduct regular safety checks, risk assessments, and compliance logging (including fire alarms, water testing, and emergency lighting).

Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out day-to-day DIY, minor repairs, painting, and planned maintenance work across the campus.

Contractor Management: Oversee external contractors on-site, ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly adhered to.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the school leadership team to support the unique requirements of an alternative educational setting.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience: Proven experience in facilities management, caretaking, or property maintenance (ideally within an educational, commercial, or public sector setting).

Skills: Strong practical DIY skills (plumbing, carpentry, painting) alongside a good understanding of health and safety legislation (COSHH, Legionella, Fire Safety).

Attributes: A positive, solution-focused attitude. Working within an alternative school requires an individual who is approachable, calm under pressure, and adaptable.

Tech Literacy: Ability to use basic IT systems for logging maintenance requests and compliance tracking.

Why Join This Blackburn School?

Competitive Salary: An excellent permanent package ranging from £30,518 to £34,434.

Stability: A secure, all-year-round contract providing steady income and standard holiday allowances.

Purpose: Play a crucial role behind the scenes in a school that transforms the lives and opportunities of local young people.

Location: Centrally located in Blackburn with excellent transport links and free on-site parking.

How to Apply:

To find out more about this incredible opportunity in the Blackburn area, please click 'Apply Now' or submit your CV directly to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Please Note: This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding references