Southampton City Council

Overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to take responsibility for the security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school site, including supervision, training and monitoring of our small Site Team of 3 cleaners. You will be ensuring the site is kept safe, clean and in good repair for our children, staff and visitors. Part of your role will be ensuring that Health and Safety Regulations and Safe Working Procedures are adhered to and Risk Assessments are reviewed, including regular Fire Alarm and safety checks around the site. About the school and site The building you will be looking after and maintaining provides excellent accommodation for learning and teaching over four year groups. It has individual classrooms, shared areas, small group rooms and facilities for activities such as art, music, physical education and a well-resourced library and computer suite. We have large outdoor spaces and play areas for the children to enjoy that must also be maintained with the support of SCC's Grounds Maintenance Team. Responsibilities Maintain and manage security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school site. Supervision, training and monitoring of the Site Team of 3 cleaners. Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Safe Working Procedures are adhered to; review Risk Assessments; conduct regular Fire Alarm and safety checks. Coordinate with SCC's Grounds Maintenance Team for outdoor spaces maintenance. Support internal redecoration and repairs and maintenance, including carpentry and general plumbing; undertake or arrange basic trades as needed. Communicate with children, staff, visitors and contractors. The ability to drive or learn to drive our school minibus is an essential part of the job. Qualifications and Skills Self-motivated and flexible; able to problem solve and manage own time to the priorities of the school. Trade skills such as carpentry, general plumbing would be beneficial in the role to support a rolling programme of internal redecoration and ensuring repairs and maintenance are kept up together. Good communication with a range of people is important as you will be interacting with children, staff, visitors and contractors. Hours and arrangements Although there will be core hours, you may be asked to move your hours around or bank hours for TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) during busy periods, school closures or to accommodate contractors on site. Application and contact If you are interested in making a difference at Townhill Junior School and being part of our dedicated team, please contact us for an application pack or more information in regards to this vacancy. Contact details are: either in person at the school office, via telephone on or via email and we will be happy to help. Interviews Interviews will be held week commencing 17th November 2025.