Location
Chorley St James' Church Of England Primary School, Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE (225 on roll)
Tel: 01257 264638
School website: https://chorleystjamesblogs.net/
Summary
The Governors of St James Primary School wish to appoint a hard-working, reliable and dedicated Site Supervisor. The successful applicant will act as a key holder and contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of site supervisor duties including security and supervision of the site, handy-person and some cleaning duties as instructed by the Headteacher. The Site Supervisor will also oversee the work of two other cleaners.
St. James School is a vibrant and well resourced one form entry primary school with a separate nursery building on the same site. There are currently 240 children on roll. All members of the school community including children, all staff, families are valued and we are Committed to excellence in all we do. Members of staff are well supported, and a package of training is available for all.
Although set hours will be allocated at 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7.00 - 9.30am and 3.00 - 6.00pm) some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the school. There may be opportunities for additional hours during school holidays. Holiday entitlement must be taken during school holidays. The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to work within a friendly, family-orientated church school community.
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th June 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 8th June 2026
Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026
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.
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)
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
Full driving licence (at Schools discretion)
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Essential Experience
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of maintenance and handy person role
Desirable Experience
- Experience of undertaking a caretaker or site supervisory function
- Experience of writing maintenance programmes
- Experience of planning and programming work
- Experience of undertaking manual tasks (maintenance and DIY)
- Experience of grounds maintenance / light gardening maintenance
- Experience of working within a school
Practical experience of monitoring contract arrangements
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Candidates are encouraged to come and visit the school. Please ring Mrs. Angus, our school business manager to arrange this. Alternatively, candidates are welcome to telephone school for an informal chat with the headteacher Mrs. Greenway, our head teacher prior to applying.
Proposed Interview Date:
12/06/2026
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.
