All staff are a part of the Nishkam Education team and are required to support the ethos, mission and values of the Trust. You will also be expected to work closely with colleagues at other Nishkam Schools to support strategic development and share good practice, working collaboratively to ensure that the Nishkam Schools are presented in a positive perspective.

As a key member of the school’s support team, you will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants and contractors are adhered to.

The candidate will need to be flexible, efficient and able to support the effective running of the site. A Driving license would be advantageous, and the Site Supervisor may be called out of hours in case of an emergency.

Main Duties

Site Supervisor

• Coordination and operation of a Planned Maintenance Programme and maintenance register.
• Operation and management of the heating, ventilation, alarm systems and Building Management System
• Control and monitor, all repairs and maintenance, utilities (fuel and water), environmental (refuse collection, sanitary contracts).
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of any planned building work
• Promoting the highest standards of Health and Safety and strategically ensuring the most effective use of the school site.
• Ensure that officers and contractors engaged in work on the school site maintain a high standard of work, use equipment, materials and chemicals that meet with Health and Safety requirements
• Open and close the school site
• Ensure an attractive and welcoming site, clear of obstructions, litter etc
• Make daily inspections of site, inside and outside, to make sure that all equipment is safe and that the removal of any dangerous materials or objects take place.
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance work including carpentry, plumbing, and general handyman duties e.g. Minor plaster repairs, replacing loose tiles, re-laying uneven paving, changing light tubes etc and cleaning kitchen vents.
• Undertake any building projects where possible to support the development of the school
• Sourcing materials for works to be carried out on school site
• Monitor premises for hazards, taking corrective action or reporting concerns via Risk manager and verbal communication to the Office Lead
• Painting and decorating where required
• Oversee cleaning and check that the standard of cleaning specified in the contract is maintained and liaise with the Headteacher and/or cleaning contractors where required
• Fire precautions, ensure provision of fire drill notices, check fire escape routes, ensure daily, weekly, termly and annual checks of fire equipment are undertaken and recorded, review Fire Risk assessment annually and update as necessary.
• Organise and monitor contractors working on site and telephone liaison.
• To assist with the movement throughout the school of furniture, other heavy items and parcels/deliveries.
• Under the direction of the Headteacher, to provide building access in the event of important school calendar items such as Open Evening, Governor’s meetings, celebration evenings.
• Conduct statutory tests and maintain statutory records that are not required to be completed by specialist or external contractors.
• Organise portable appliance testing (PAT) to an agreed schedule.
• Assist with refurbishments and Improvement projects
• Fire drills and lock down drills
• Maintain vigilance for Health & Safety
• Check fire alarms and / or security alarms are working satisfactory