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We are currently looking for a suitable person to become our Site Supervisor with Cleaning Duties.
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week TERM TIME ONLY
Pay Range: Lancashire Grade 3 Scale Point 3
Based: Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CE Primary School
Employer: Learning Together Trust
Closing Date: 28.03.26
Further details are below, including an application form which is to be returned to [email protected]
Site Supervisor (18.5 hours) Lancashire Grade 3 Point 3
Job Overview
Under the general guidance of the Headteacher, to contribute to the smooth running of the School by carrying out a range of caretaking and cleaning duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance.
Core tasks
In addition to the following duties, the postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with the lower graded Site Supervisor posts.
Security and Cleaning Monitoring
To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.
Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.
Liaison with on-site cleaner in respect of compliance with the cleaning standards.
Caretaking and maintenance
Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and closure cleaning.
Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes. (If this involves work at a high level – comments relating to equipment apply detailed above.)
Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any problems or faults to the Headteacher or line manager.
Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Headteacher to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises.
Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder including: Basic plumbing work – e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, unblocking sinks, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc; minor maintenance of the heating system e.g. bleeding radiators; minor repairs to school furniture, sports and classroom equipment; painting and decorating as appropriate; Minor gardening duties (including sweeping/blowing leaves etc);
Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean.
Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc.
Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures.
Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.
Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks, checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding.
Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.
Other duties
Planning of own workload
Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities.
Completing order forms for the requisition of cleaning supplies.
Undertaking training as appropriate.
Carrying out an annual check of site maintenance equipment stock against the Inventory.
General
At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessment.
The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Trust to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.
Our commitment to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects all members of the school community to subscribe to that aim. Appointment will be conditional on an enhanced DBS clearance being obtained. All of the posts listed above are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Wigan HR has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.