Site Supervisor - Caretaker

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School · Burnley, North West

Site Supervisor - Caretaker at Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School, based in Burnley, North West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Burnley, North West
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
4 Sep 2026
Sector
Caretaker

Reference 887159f15d364985ffd499b9342f6ff577a52bc0

About the role

Job Title: Site Supervisor - Caretaker

Salary Grade: SCP 4-6

Actual Salary: £13,613 - £14,048

Working Pattern: 20 hours per week Split shift Mon - Fri 6:30-8:30 am and 4-6 pm

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an excellent site supervisor:

To manage and supervise cleaning staff within the school and undertake cleaning duties to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout.

Organise an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises

Act as a designated key holder for the school premises and maintain security

Operate and regularly check systems such as water, heating, cooling, lighting and security (including alarms)

Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site

Arrange emergency repairs

Carry out or arrange regular maintenance and safety checks in liaison with the Admin & Ops Lead

Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required

Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales

Monitor consumables and stock and/order supplies

Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school

To undertake cleaning duties of designated areas.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.

A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.

A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.

Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.

Strong working partnerships within the Trust.

Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

The opportunity to make a difference.

An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.

The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.

Pension scheme.

Wellbeing Day.

Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

Access to Employment Assistance Programme.

Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school on [phone removed] to arrange this.

All applications should be made through My New Term.

Closing date: 04/09/2026

Interviews: TBC

The main base for the role will be Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Home | Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Reference: 887159f15d364985ffd499b9342f6ff577a52bc0 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 4 Sep 2026 · Listed via Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

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