Site Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Site SupervisorGrade: 3 (scp 7-11)Job Location: Aim High Academy Trust28.5 hours per week (all year round) - permanent position Starting Date 1st December 2022Initially based at Gillas Lane Primary Academy on the following shift: 6.45am - 9.30am and 2.45pm - 6pm (Monday to Thursday) 7.15am - 9.30am and 2.45pm - 5pm (Friday)Responsible to: Headteacher & Trust Facilities ManagerPurpose of Job

• To ensure that the site and grounds are maintained at all times in a safe, clean and healthy state for pupils, staff and visitors and other users of the site facilities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school each day and carrying our security checks.
• Carry out and record statutory checks and maintain health and safety records.
• Maintenance of property and grounds to a high standard including liaising with contractors and the neighbouring school.
• Assume responsibility for cleaning part of the school building in accordance with the specifications of your contract.

Main DutiesSecurity

• Responsibility as first key holder for the site. First point of contact to undertake associated call out duties, if available. For example, initial response to fire and intruder alarms and take necessary emergency measures to ensure the site is secure.Notify the police of any damage to the building, obtain a crime number, and secure the building if necessary. As part of a multi academy trust, it may be necessary to key hold for other sites within the trust.
• Monitor on-site traffic, when required, reporting any issues as necessary to school management.
• Responsibility for the security of the building(s) and their contents including patrolling the school, opening and locking of gates and doors, ensuring that windows are locked and secure that security systems are activated accordingly
• Requesting unknown persons on site to furnish proof of identity to prevent trespassing on premises, referring to the Headteacher and the police where necessary; where appropriate, to prevent unauthorised parking on the school site.
• Ensuring that CCTV cameras and recording equipment are functioning correctly, where applicable.
• Maintain maintenance contracts with contractors for Intruder Alarms, Fire Alarms and CCTV.

Health and Safety

• To attend appropriate Health and Safety training courses when requested.
• To ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used wherever there are risks to Health and Safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.
• When on site ensure that areas involved with "sickness" are cleaned immediately and disinfected within a reasonable time scale, and ensure that cleaning staff are aware to carry out deep cleaning.
• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is in a safe working condition and properly stored when not in use.  When purchasing materials ensure that the manufacturer or supplier submits a safety data sheet. Ensure a completed COSHH assessment request formis then held on file.
• To ensure that assessments of all chemicals are requested and that safer alternatives are used when recommended.
• Control, monitoring, ordering and safe storage of cleaning materials and supplies.
• Ensure that the SAMOS register is kept up to date and that all contractors are asked to sign before undertaking any duties. Complete asbestos audits and training.
• To undergo monthly inspection of the site and report any changes in the conditions where asbestos has been identified to exist.
• To check water temperatures and to ensure little used outlets are flushed as per prevention of legionella instruction and make records on a weekly basis
• To test and record fire alarm systems and emergency lighting on a weekly basis.
• Assist in fire drills once per term.
• To undergo training in relation to Fire Warden Responsibilities, including examination, safe use and inspection of fire equipment.
• Maintain stepladder inspection periodically and log/record findings
• To carry out first line repairs and maintenance where requested, e.g. simple plumbing repairs such as unblocking sinks/drains/toilets, replacing tap washers etc to ensure sanitary facilities are in good working order.

Assessments

• To liaise with the Trust Facilities Manager and act on reports relating to building assessment which would include electrical and mechanical, prioritising areas within the site that had been identified for works.
• To carry out a risk assessment of the building(s) and grounds, identifying areas that could potentially cause a risk or accident.
• Making regular inspections of the premises and drawing to the attention of the Headteacher any repairs or maintenance work required at the site.

Personal Responsibilities

• Clean designated area and undertake emergency cleaning of other areas as necessary, including the disinfection of designated toilets where applicable.
• The maintenance of all specified granwood floors as appropriate, including application of floor seals where not covered by contract cleaning specifications
• As time permits, but at least once per year, cleaning of all light fittings and diffusers where necessary, using appropriate climbing equipment and arrange for collection of safe disposal of all old florescent light tubes.  Ensuring that adequate suppliesof products (e.g. light bulb/florescent tubes, cleaning materials, toilet rolls, hand towels etc) are available
• Ensuring that the premises / site is available for out of school activities on evenings and at weekends, including the setting up of equipment and / or furniture as required and securing the premises after use.
• Carrying out authorised procedures in the event of a fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.
• Liaising with outside agencies including contractors, keeping records of all meetings and telephone calls.

For further duties/responsibilities and applications please see Aim High Academy Trust website (vacancies)