Site Supervisor

Lodge Park Academy is now recruiting for a Site Supervisor to start as soon as possible. If you are an experienced Site Supervisor, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

About the role

This is a key role within Lodge Park Academy to ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors. The post holder will be primarily responsible for leadership of the Caretaker team (and Cleaning team where applicable), Site Management, Contractor Control, Statutory Testing, Health & Safety Management, Building Maintenance and Security and Asset Management. The post holder will work closely with the Academy Operations Manager/Principal to ensure a well maintained learning environment for our students. This post is based at Lodge Park Academy in Corby.

Salary & Benefits

£22,000- £25,000 (Dependent on experience)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Onsite Car Parking

Who we are looking for

Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of procedures and policies in relation to academy security

Knowledge and expertise in maintenance and repair of systems e.g. heating, security, relevant health and safety, COSHH regulations Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties

Knowledge of policies and procedures required for premises security, repairs and maintenance, technical knowledge and understanding of heating, lighting and security systems, ordering of supplies, commissioning contractors, facilities management, health and safety, and supervision

Facilities and contract management and supervisory experience

Experienced and confident in undertaking regular communication with other site and facilities staff, teaching staff, senior leadership team, external contractors and providing advice and training to cleaning and other facilities staff

Competent and well experienced in the regular supervision of premises staff and/or experienced in the overseeing of cleaning and maintenance staff and contractors whilst on site

Very experienced and competent in providing advice and making recommendations to the senior leadership team on longer term maintenance of the academy sites

Experienced in the overseeing of maintenance work

Proven experience in the overall security of Academy premises, and the selection and/ordering of equipment and materials within premises/facilities budget

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To complete our application form please visit our website.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.