Site Supervisor - Primary School in Edgware

Job Title: School Site Supervisor

Location: Edgware, North West London

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent / Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the School

We are seeking a reliable, practical, and proactive Site Supervisor to join a friendly, welcoming primary school in Edgware. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, clean, and inspiring learning environment for its young pupils and staff team.

This is a key position responsible for the security, safety, maintenance, and smooth daily operation of the school buildings, grounds, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Security: Act as the primary keyholder responsible for daily opening and closing of the school grounds, setting alarm systems, and maintaining overall site security.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out routine maintenance, minor DIY repairs, painting, decorating, and general woodwork/plumbing tasks to keep facilities in excellent order.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct mandatory safety checks (including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting, water hygiene/legionella monitoring, and playground equipment inspections).

• Grounds & Contractor Management: Ensure school grounds, walkways, and play areas remain safe and tidy (including gritting in winter); liaise with and supervise external contractors during servicing or major repairs.

• Janitorial & Facilities: Oversee cleaning standards across the site, manage cleaning stock and cleaning equipment, and assist with heavy lifting, moving furniture, and setting up halls for school assemblies and events.

Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience working in a site supervisor, caretaker, facilities maintenance, or trade role (preferably within a school or public sector environment).

• Practical Skills: Good working knowledge of general DIY skills (plumbing, carpentry, painting) alongside an understanding of basic building health and safety regulations.

• Attributes: Strong organizational ability, high attention to detail, physical fitness for active daily tasks, and a positive, approachable attitude around young children.

• Availability: Flexibility to manage keyholder responsibilities and split-shift patterns if required.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a full DBS check immediately).

What the School Offers

• A supportive leadership team and a welcoming school community.

• Full site onboarding and ongoing health and safety / compliance training.

• Convenient transport links across North West London and parking facilities on site.

How to Apply

If you have relevant practical or caretaking experience and are available for an immediate start in Edgware, please submit your updated CV today for consideration.