Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description – Maintenance Supervisor

Full time – 40 hours per week (8am – 5pm), 1-hour unpaid lunch
30 days paid holiday per year in addition to statutory holidays

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team, carry out the day-to-day maintenance of the school buildings to ensure that they
are maintained to high standard and support the Estates Team to carry out various other duties as required to
ensure the smooth running of the school operations. Manage the Maintenance Assistant/s to perform tasks
you deem necessary to achieve your goals and report to the Estates Manager.

Job Description

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The post holder is required to manage the provision of a day-to-day maintenance function
-  A large focus of the role is to conduct planned preventative or reactionary maintenance to the

buildings and infrastructure

-  Advise on status of infrastructure and support the creation of the maintenance plan including carrying

out a variety of monthly building checks

-  Conduct checks including but not limited to buildings, roofs, ladders, emergency lighting, fire doors,

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fire escapes and metal fire escape stairways
Provide practical support to the Estate Manager such as setting up of areas for lessons and activities
including, but not limited to, tables, chairs and bins
Supervising the Maintenance Assistant in undertaking task delegated to the team and ensuring their
safety on tasks and operating of equipment

-  Whilst the primary requirements of the post holder will be to meet the building maintenance needs of
the school, they will also be called upon to carry out various other grounds maintenance / operational
duties as required, like fence building or gate hanging etc., where there is crossover with the Grounds
team or working as part of a bigger group
Liaise with contractors on site as necessary and support their work

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-  Assist in the deliveries to all areas of the school
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Keep Estates outbuildings and waste areas in a clean and tidy condition and assist with the moving of
large waste receptacles around the site.

Power wash hard standing areas as necessary
Keep the school and grounds clear of litter and empty bins around site as necessary
To play a part in the learning experience of the pupils where needed
Support in management of car parking for large events
Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored appropriately to prolong its life

-  Clearing snow and gritting the drives / pathways in areas accessed by our stakeholders
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-  Advise on the repair or replacement of faulty equipment
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Ensure the security of the school is maintained at all times
Support with the maintenance of the swimming pool including daily checks shared with the Grounds
team

-  Advise on risk assessments and method statement content to ensure safe working
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-  Be prepared to undertake school funded further training to comply with H&S and further your career

Enforce the wearing of all required PPE where required

Person Specification

To be an effective team player

-  Good managerial experience of small teams
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-  General maintenance knowledge, skills and experience to prevent degradation of facilities
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This role demands for the individual to be physically capable to ascend and descend ladders and work
at height and conduct manual handling
To be able to work on their own using their own initiative
To attend training sessions as required, including but not limited to fire safety, working at height,
manual handling, asbestos and COSHH etc.

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-  Understand and ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy, Emergency and Fire

Procedures. Assistance may be called upon to support the evacuation of children during an incident
and clearing buildings not effected by fire

-  Understand the Lockdown Policy and support the procedures with the wider estates team to ensure

the security of pupils, staff and the site

-  Understand legislation relating to COSHH Regulations regarding fuels, oils and chemical storage
-  Ability to communicate confidently with both young people, staff and parents attending the school
-  Create new or conduct repairs including but not limited to pipework, carpentry, brick work and roofing

to a reasonable level and be able to advise on workmanship of contractors when onsite
Painting and decorating skills to support contractors should the need arise

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-  A full UK driving licence would be preferable to use minibuses to collect materials from local suppliers

General Requirements

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To have due regard for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Ballard School as outlined in the Safeguarding
Policy. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any
actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any
concerns to their Line Manager or the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
To be aware of employee responsibilities for Health and Safety of themselves and others in a safe and
secure manner with due care towards the health and safety of oneself, other staff and pupils.
To adhere to fire evacuation procedure in the event of a fire and during a fire drill.
Every member of staff has a duty to commit to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at the School
and participate in staff programmes for training, in particular, safeguarding and Health and Safety.

Physical Demands

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This role demands for the individual to be physically fit as you may have to carry out heavy manual
work on a daily basis, and this may also involve long periods of time outside. The individual must be
able to cope with the physical demands of the job i.e. lifting, bending, standing and walking.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed regularly and
may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after due consideration.

Working Hours and Rate of Pay

•  The hours of work will be 8am to 5pm, 5 days per week with 1 hour unpaid lunch break. A total of 40

hours per week.

•  This is an all year round position with 30 days annual leave + bank holidays.
•  Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience, up to £14.26 per hour. (annual

salary of up to £29,660.80 for 40 hours per week).

•  Pension – defined contributory pension scheme, employer contribution of 10.5%.
•  Staff are welcome to have a school lunch and refreshments in term time and parking is available on

site.

Applications

How to apply:

Applicants are asked to fully complete a Support Staff application form, and send it, along with their letter of
application addressed to the Headmaster to recruitment@ballardschool.co.uk.

Application deadline:

9.00am Thursday 12th March 2026

Interviews:

Start Date:

To be arranged at a mutually convenient time

Ideally Monday 30th March but flexible for the right candidate

Early applications are encouraged. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the
right to appoint before the closing date.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the School for interviews.

Ballard School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
Barring Service (Enhanced Disclosure). As part of the referencing process, the School will undertake a digital
screening, including online searches of candidates and any potential matters of concern will be discussed with
the candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

The successful candidate will be required to complete and sign a medical form.

Ballard  School  is  committed  to  Equal  Opportunities  and  welcomes  applications  from  all  sections  of  the
community.

For further details and an application form, please visit: www.ballardschool.co.uk/vacancies