Primary School Site Supervisor

**School site supervisor ( caretaker ) required for Carr Head Primary at Poulton Le Fylde FY6 8JB**

**Your Role**:
To carry out a full range of duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, general security, and maintenance of the school premises. To include cleaning and gardening activities. Due to the nature of this role, an enhanced DBS will be carried out for the successful applicant. You will also have a team of three cleaners who will clean and support the site with the daily cleaning duties including the deep cleaning closure during the summer period.

**Working pattern and hours**:

- 22.5 Hours per week - £13.00 per hour - 52 Week contract - All Year round
- The working day will be a split shift, the total hours are 22.5 hours per week. Working Monday to Friday**:Morning Shift** 6:00 am to 7:00 am **Afternoon Shift** 3.00 pm to 6.30 pm

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- To supervise the cleaners and uphold cleaning standards across the site ( you will also cover any absences which is paid extra from your duties )
- Be responsible for unlocking school premises during school hours and deactivating security alarm systems as required.
- Undertake and record regular checks on play equipment, legionella risk, alarm systems, ladders, and fire extinguishers using on-site Maintenance Record Books and report any problems arising.
- Identify and report building, furniture, or fitting deficiencies to the Head Teacher and undertake any remedial action. This may involve reporting emergency repairs.
- a range of handyperson duties (ie those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) as directed by the Head Teacher, that contribute to the maintenance of the school premises (eg remedial works, repairs to fittings and small-scale improvements, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards, etc).
- Liaise with contractors when they carry out repairs / maintenance on the school premises.
- Take meter readings, including Gas and Electrical if required.
- Be responsible for general tidiness and safety of outside areas. Keep drains clear of obstructions.
- Always ensure safe pedestrian access, including keeping paths and entrances clear of leaves and moss, as well as gritting and snow clearing during severe weather.
- Maintain, if required, tubs and planters around the school. There is some gardening to do on the school grounds when required.
- Maintain staff and pupil toilet facilities ensuring they are in working order. Deal with blocked toilets and blocked drains.
- Set out/put away furniture for school events/breakfast clubs etc and undertake general porterage as required by the Head Teacher.
- To carry out any other reasonable activities as requested by the Head Teacher.

**HEALTH AND SAFETY**
- Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety at Work regulations.
- Some lifting is required.
- Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and others, including adherence to ‘lone working’ guidelines.
- Cooperate with the school to ensure that Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out.
- Perform duties in line with health and Safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards immediately to the Head of School or another senior person.

**The Essential Criteria**:

- Experience in using manual tools and power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks
- Experience in utilising cleaning equipment, including cleaning chemicals, will be used regularly. Training will be arranged, as necessary.
- Willingness to undertake training online when necessary.
- Good written and verbal communication skills

**Please note**:

- The post holder will often be required to work without direct supervision during school holidays, following lone working guidelines, as necessary. In addition, they will also have daily contact with the Bursar / Head Teacher or other nominated staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant without DBS certification will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
- ICS Facility Services is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Poulton-Le-Fylde: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Supervising: 1 year (preferred)
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
- cleaning: 1 year (required)
- Maintenance / Handy Person: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS (working with children) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CARR25
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