Site Supervisor

• Halifax Primary School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8YP
• Salary: £27,269 - £32,694 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7751

At Halifax Primary School, we believe in helping each other to aim high.

Our values: aspiration, collaboration, nurture, and curiosity are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a skilled and reliable Site Supervisor who shares our commitment to creating a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment for all.

About the Role

This is a key role in our school community. As Site Supervisor, you will ensure the school site, buildings, and facilities are well cared for, secure, and safe for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will take pride in making the school a welcoming and well-maintained space that reflects our high standards.

You will be responsible for:

• day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and DIY across the site

• site security, including keyholding, alarm systems, and emergency callouts

• health and safety checks, record-keeping, and fire safety compliance

• supporting the cleaning and upkeep of buildings, playgrounds, and grounds

• supervising contractors and liaising with external services

• contributing to the long-term development and upkeep of the school estate

• maintaining the school swimming pool, including water quality checks and compliance with safety standards.

You will:

• have experience in caretaking, maintenance, or site supervision

• have good practical skills in DIY, basic plumbing, decorating, and manual handling

• understand health and safety, COSHH, and site security procedures

• be well organised, proactive, and take initiative

• be able to communicate clearly with staff, contractors, and external agencies

• be committed to working flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours call outs

• want to contribute to the life and success of our school community.

We will offer you:

• a supportive and collaborative team environment

• ongoing training, including health and safety and compliance

• the opportunity to take pride in improving the learning environment for children

• access to trust-wide support and professional networks.

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf)

Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (docx)

Alternatively, for an application form and further details, please contact admin@halifax.omat.org.uk

Please email completed applications to Kelly Landers on k.landers@halifax.omat.org.uk

Please note that all vacancies are open to Orwell Multi Academy Trust employees.