Job Description
Site Supervisor - Primary School, Newham, East London Are you an experienced Caretaker, Site Supervisor, Premises Officer or Maintenance Operative looking for your next opportunity in education? Academics are working with a primary school in Newham, East London, seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Site Supervisor to support the day-to-day running, security and maintenance of the school premises. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Key Role Details Position: Site Supervisor Location: Newham, East London Setting: Primary school Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-10:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm Working hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Full-time The Role As Site Supervisor, you will help ensure the school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and well maintained throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include: Opening and securing the school premises, including operating security and alarm systems Carrying out routine site inspections and identifying maintenance requirements Undertaking minor repairs, general maintenance and basic DIY Maintaining the school grounds and external areas Responding to maintenance requests and reporting any significant issues Supporting the safe running of the school site and ensuring a clean, tidy and welcoming environment Assisting with deliveries, waste management and the movement of equipment where required Liaising with contractors and supporting maintenance work on site Following school health and safety procedures and reporting hazards Ensuring the premises are secure at the end of the day The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Premises Officer, Facilities Assistant or Maintenance Operative. You will be reliable, organised and practical, with the ability to work independent