Site Supervisor 

Merryfields School

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Site Team here at Merryfields School.  We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Site Supervisor.  The successful candidate will work a split shift Monday – Friday; this role is a whole year position.

Merryfields School is a generic special school for children aged 3-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme.  We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education.  Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.

The successful candidate will support our school in providing a safe, effective, and efficient learning environment.

As Site Supervisor your responsibilities will include general caretaking duties including maintenance and repairs (may include joinery, plumbing and decorating), waste management, statutory and compliance activities and health and safety checks.  As a nominated Key Holder you will be responsible for some opening and closing of the school premises as well as emergency call outs.  You will hold a full and clean driving licence to assist with the maintenance requirements of the school mini-bus.

The role will require you to be capable to cope with physically challenging duties due to the built and outdoor environments we have at the school.

You will also have excellent communication skills, ability to use initiative to plan and prioritise work and be ready to deal with a variety of situations. 

As Site Supervisor you will need to work flexibly at all times and may on occasion be required to work weekends. 

Line management will include a small team of site staff.

Experience within relevant skilled trades is required (may include joinery, plumbing, grounds maintenance and decorating).

How to apply:
Please submit your application via My New Term – www.mynewterm.com In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143897/EDV-2024-MS-32595

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office or emailing  hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy

The closing date for applications 09:00 on Monday 14th October 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
 

Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.

Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.  This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. 

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.