Location
Coppull Primary School And Nursery, Park Road, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 5AH (272 on roll)
Tel: 01257 791237
School website: www.coppullprimary.com
Summary
Thank you for taking an interest in the post of site supervisor here at Coppull Primary School and Nursery. We are an inclusive and caring school with strong family links and an excellent reputation within the local community. We have a passionate and effective staff team who work co-operatively to improve outcomes for our children. The role is a permanent contract, working 13.5 hours per week from October. Weekly working hours are Monday to Friday and 7am to 9.30am. The position is a 52-week contract which includes paid annual holidays to be taken outside of term times. During school holidays there is an increased flexibility in hours and days worked. The position is Grade 4 £25,949 pro rata.
Under the guidance of the Headteacher, the Site Supervisor will contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to agreed quality standards. This includes responsibility for the security and supervision of the site and related equipment, as well as undertaking cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Working under the direction of the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school by undertaking a range of caretaking, cleaning, maintenance and security duties. The role is hands-on, varied and vital to the life of the school.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Desirable Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
Desirable Experience
- Experience of undertaking manual tasks (e.g. maintenance, DIY etc)
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
- Experience of security-related duties
Proposed Interview Date:
02/10/2026
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.
