Estate Supervisor

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure that only enrolled students and authorized visitors are on the school premises.
• Ensure any incidents are recorded and notified to the Headteacher.
• Manage the site in compliance with all statutory requirements and maintain accurate records of works carried out and report any deficiencies to the Headteacher.
• Carry out contractor site inductions using the standard contractor induction check sheet.
• Supervision of contractors on site, where required and in adherence with the Trust DBS and Vetting Policy (e.g., where no DBS or other relevant checks in place).
• Manage the day to day cleaning staff rota.
• Monitor the standard of cleaning in accordance with the cleaning plan and report any deficiencies to the Headteacher.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing buildings and general security of buildings and grounds when on duty.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance for example minor electrical, plumbing and joinery repairs.
• Carry out non-routine cleaning when required.
• Operate and maintain heating plant to ensure required temperatures and an adequate supply of hot water are maintained.
• To ensure all entrances/exits/gullies are kept clear, clean and safe at all times including gritting during inclement weather.
• Prepare and arrange rooms, moving furniture and equipment, as required and directed.
• To contribute to the Trust Environmental Policy.
• Be responsible for keeping the grounds and gardens tidy and presentable, including the following specific areas:

Grass cutting (if appropriate)

Tree pruning/maintenance

Weeding

Clearing spillages

• Be responsible for the distribution and storage of goods/materials as required.
• Report repairs required to grounds, buildings, furniture, equipment and fittings etc to the Headteacher.
• To complete monthly workplace inspections.
• Support/advise the Headteacher and Business Manager with the development of the annual
• asset investment plan.
• Work within and comply with all Academy/Trust policies.
• Further develop skills by taking part in training provided by the Academy/Trust.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade.

First Aid

• Provide prompt first aid support to students, staff and visitors if injured whilst on duty.
• Ensure appropriate paperwork and records are completed for first aid incidents.

Preferred candidate profile

• Ability to interact with staff and students.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively individually/lone working.
• A common-sense approach to work.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised when maintaining the delivery of the day-to-day duties of the role.
• Be able to monitor student behavior.
• Be available out of hours in case of emergency call out.