Location
Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (161 on roll)
Tel: 01257 262227
School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Astley Park School is seeking a reliable, proactive and committed Site Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is a key role in ensuring our school environment is safe, clean, secure and well-maintained, supporting the best possible experience for our pupils, staff and wider community. About the Role 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and/or securing the school premises and acting as a key holder
- Carrying out cleaning duties to a high standard
- Undertaking minor repairs and basic DIY tasks
- Monitoring site safety, cleanliness and maintenance needs
- Supporting health and safety procedures, including routine checks
- Preparing the school for events, lettings and out-of-hours activities
- Responding to emergency situations, including call-outs where required
- Supporting and allocating tasks to cleaning staff where appropriate
About You We are looking for someone who:
- Works well as part of a team and takes pride in their work
- Has a flexible and positive approach
- Is organised, dependable and able to use their initiative
- Has good communication and interpersonal skills
- Has an awareness of health and safety practices
- Is willing to undertake training and development
Experience in cleaning, caretaking, maintenance or security-related duties is desirable, but not essential. Practical DIY skills and experience using tools or equipment would be advantageous.
Additional Information
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Occasional evening or out-of-hours work may be required (e.g. lettings, events)
- The role includes responsibility as a key holder and emergency call-out response
The role would initially be to work mornings (6:00 am - 12:30 pm), however, this could be subject to change to work afternoons (11:30 am - 6:00 pm) in the future. This role is a full year role and annual leave will be allocated.
A commitment to good attendance and reliability is essential
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.
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.
Essential Qualifications
Not applicable
Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
Full Driving Licence
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Essential Experience
Not applicable
Desirable Experience
- Experience of undertaking manual tasks (eg maintenance, DIY etc)
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
Experience of security related duties.
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Liz Ascroft - SBM - 01257 262227
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.
