Site Supervisor

Job Summary

Grade D (£19,312 - £19,698 per annum) pending job evaluation

37 hours per week, full year

25 days holiday per annum (April to March)

Norwich Road Academy have an opportunity for a Site Supervisor to join their team. This role is a vital part of the Academy operations to and includes locking and unlocking the premises as well as general maintenance tasks, portage and undertaking and recording health and safety checks.

This role may also require to be part of a rota for lettings and call-outs.  Some working outside of standard school hours will be required, such as at evening or weekends.

The Academy has a team of Cleaners to support the site. From time to time, you may be required to undertake cleaning duties as part of this role.

The Academy

Norwich Road Academy has a Nursery and classes from Reception to Year 6. The grounds are extensive and we provide a range of facilities, from a large sports field and outdoor learning area, two all-weather playgrounds and a large self-contained library. We also have an after school provision, called Hedgehogs as part of our extended schools.

Eastern Multi Academy Trust is continuing its investment in the academy to improve the environment for children and staff.  In collaboration with the Department for Education, this has included a new dining hall, new windows, playground improvements and décor.

The Trust

Norwich Road Academy is part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust group. The Trust and its academies exist to provide exceptional opportunities for all pupils so that they can develop their potential to reach the highest levels of education. The Site Supervisor post is essential to keep the Academy maintained so that pupils can develop their learning in a safe and secure environment. The Trust has an operations team to support the Academies which includes a dedicated site team.

As an EMAT employee, you will have access to on demand, online training through our EduCare portal and have training and development delivered by the Operations Officer and Trust site team.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will work closely with the Operations Officer to ensure the internal and external site is clean and health and safety compliant.

There are systems and procures in place to ensure that the Academy is safe, secure and well-maintained at all times. This includes an online system (EVERY) to record and update mandatory health and safety checks and regular support from the Operations Officer.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic candidate to join our well established team. This is a physically demanding role involving patrolling the campus, undertaking physical tasks, such as moving furniture, general DIY and maintenance.  You must be able to undertake basic maintenance tasks and have a general understanding of health and safety procedures or willing to learn.

There is a requirement to use a computer as part of this role.

Full training and support will be provided to the successful post holders.  This will include safeguarding as well as aspects of Health and Safety.

Experience of working within a school environment or a similar role would also be advantageous, but is not essential.

 For full details of the duties and requirements of this role please review the job description and person specification.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing this role.

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.

Closing date: 6 June 2022 at 9am. 

Interview date: 10th June 2022

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.