About this role
We are seeking a dedicated Site Supervisor to ensure our school remains a secure, safe and hygenic space for all pupils, staff and visitors.
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary school situated in Scarborough. We are a proud and inclusive community where colleagues are #proudtobepindar and where we are looking confidently to the future. The school is oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, reflecting the strength of our provision and the trust placed in us by our community.
We have the highest aspirations for our students: to strive for success, achieve their very best, and grow both as individuals and as valued members of society. The development of the whole child is central to our vision, and we are committed to ensuring that every student at George Pindar thrives, irrespective of their background. Working together as #TeamPindar, we promote our PINDAR values and benefit from strong collaboration with colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to continually enhance all aspects of our school.
In this role you will manage our school grounds, carrying out daily security checks, locking and unlocking the buildings, handling porterage and deliveries, and carrying out essential minor maintenance and repairs. From monitoring our heating systems to ensuring safe site access during adverse winter weather, your hands-on work will directly contribute to a smooth-running, welcoming school day.
Beyond the day-to-day upkeep, you will play a pivotal leadership role by supervising our cleaning team and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained across the entire estate. Safety is at the heart of everything we do; you will be responsible for conducting informal risk assessments, managing COSHH-regulated materials safely, and welcoming contractors onto the site. If you are a strong communicator who is deeply committed to health and safety, data protection, and safeguarding the welfare of young people, we would love to welcome you to our supportive team.
To thrive in this role, you will be a self-motivated and highly punctual professional who takes immense pride in their work. We are looking for someone with experience in general cleaning, caretaking and minor repairs alongside a strong awareness of health and safety protocols. Due to the diverse nature of the role a flexible, detail-oriented approach is absolutely essential.
The proposed working pattern for this role will be Monday -Friday, alternating weekly Week 1 - 6.30am-2.30pm (2.00pm finish on a Friday), Week 2 - 11.30am-6.30pm (12.00pm start on a Friday).
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Support Services Manager
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.