Job Title: Premises Supervisor

Closing Date: 18^th April 2025

Shortlisting: 22^nd April 2025

Interview: 30^th April 2025

Start Date: June/July 2025

Salary: £30,964

Hours: FTE

Location: Bosvena School, Bodmin

Contract type: Permanent

 

About Bosvena School

Bosvena is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.

The Special Partnership Trust’s intent is to provide an outstanding special school for pupils with SEMH needs; a school which celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising and responding to developmental differences and thereby shaping the pupil’s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes.

Bosvena School will be research focused, innovative and aspirational in its practice where the development of pupils’ SEMH skills are at the centre of our work.

The school will cater for 65 pupils who are aged 4 to 16 and will serve the community of Cornwall.

Bosvena is close to Bodmin with easy access to the A30/A38. The school is due to open in September 2025 and the building works are progressing well.

 

About the role

As the Premises Supervisor you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, secure and well-functioning learning environment through site management, health and safety compliance, security and maintenance to ensure the school remains a safe and accessible space for students with additional needs.

 

Safeguarding

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the school premises, including maintenance, security, and health & safety compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address any maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure the school is compliant with health and safety regulations, including fire safety and risk assessments.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of cleaning, maintenance, and external contractors.
• Maintain heating, lighting, and security systems, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance to uphold high standards across the school.
• Ensure all outdoor areas, including playgrounds and parking spaces, are safe and well-kept.
• Support emergency and evacuation procedures, acting as a keyholder for the school.
• Manage stock levels of maintenance and cleaning supplies and place orders as needed.
• Assist with room setups for events, meetings, and school activities.

 

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience in a premises/facilities management role, preferably in a school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repairs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to site management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, working collaboratively with staff and contractors.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends when required.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 2 NVQ in a recognised trade or Minimum of 5 GCSE’s A-C (Inc. English and maths), plus suitable trade certificates
• Basic Health & Safety qualification
• Experience of H&S in the workplace
• Lifting & manual handling training
• Good standard of practical knowledge, skills and experience of building and grounds maintenance work
• Good communication skills
• Good management and administrative skills
• IT qualification or IT systems experience.

 

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.

For further information, click here to visit the Special Partnership Trust website for our People Strategy and Benefits.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today.

Contact Us

Informal conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role in confidence please call Guy Chappell, CEO, on 07807 495402.

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to Laura Davis, (recruitment@specialpartnership.org) no later than 17.00 on Friday 18^th April 2025.