Location
Our Lady And St Gerard's RC Primary School, Lostock Hall, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB (340 on roll)
Tel: 01772 335025
School website: www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Our Lady & St Gerard's are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and hardworking Site Supervisor to our school team. We are proud of our school and hope that the successful candidate will take pride in their work and work with us to create a wonderful environment for our children. Working under the direction of the Headteacher and Business Manager you will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security of the site, health and safety management and premise maintenance. The role includes opening up and completing safety checks each day. The hours can be blocked in the mornings or could involve a split shift to include locking up - this is negotiable, depending on the strengths of the candidate. Main tasks are outlined in the attached role descriptor. This role also involves a small element of cleaning.
This is a highly valued and responsible position and it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate:
- Flexibility and commitment
- Good communication skills
- Initiative and the ability to work without supervision
- A calm and caring nature
- A practical and sensible approach to routine school maintenance, in observance of health and safety protocols
- Make an active contribution to the life of our community
The position is for 20-25 hours hours per week negotiable, depending on skill set. Having excellent handiwork skills would allow more hours to be allocated.
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Closing Date: 12 noon 3rd June (with a start date to be arranged as soon as possible)
Essential Qualifications
- The successful candidate will not be required to have formal qualifications or experience as full training can be provided, although relevant experience would be an advantage
Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required
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Essential Experience
- Basic DIY/Repair skills such a plumbing, joinery and decorating would be beneficial to the role
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise scheduled and reactive tasks effectively
Awareness of Health & Safety issues
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Desirable Experience
- Experience in a similar role or trade
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience/awareness of of COSHH and Risk Assessments
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please call the school office for further information if required
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is 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. Lancashire County Council 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.
