Facility Supervisor

Newcastle City Council, Operations and Regulatory Services

Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) – Knop Law Primary, Chapel House

37.0 HOURS PER WEEK (SPLIT SHIFT)

6.00 – 10.00 & 14.30 – 18.00 Monday to Thursday
6.00 – 9.30 & 14.30 – 18.00 Friday

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of City Operations, Transport and Neighbourhoods Directorate as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at Knop Law Primary School, Chapel House. At Knop Law Primary School we believe that children should be proud of their achievements, successes and individuality. Our vision and core values are at the heart of everything that we do.

They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment that prepares our pupils to be responsible, active citizens.

Facility Services and Civic Management work across Newcastle and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services. We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings. Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Paid DBS, induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff offers and discounts including travel passes and leisure

• Is a team player but can use initiative
• Can establish good relationships with others
• Is self‑motivated and can work to fixed deadlines
• Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations
• Is customer focused
• Can deliver to required standards
• Is suitable to work with children and young people
• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying
• Can undertake written and spoken instructions and speaks English

• Responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, and a range of porterage duties
• Supervise cleaning staff
• Deal with varying workloads and clean a defined area, managing own time
• Work within a split shift schedule
• Be available to support certain school calendar key events and undertake lettings when required

• Good communication skills and ability to work with limited supervision
• Physical ability to stoop, bend, lift and climb ladders
• Caretaking experience in a school is an advantage
• Experience in DIY and grounds-keeping for a Forest School is advantageous

This post is in regulated activity. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks, police information checks and barred list checks. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply.

Opportunity for additional overtime driving the school minibus requires a full driving license.