Job Title:                         Premises Supervisor

Closing Date:               24^th February 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting:                 24^th February 2026

Interview:                      3^rd March 2026

Start Date:                    ASAP

Salary:                             £32,203 per annum

Hours:                              32.5 hours per week

Location:                        Lampard Community School, Barnstaple

Contract type:             1 Permanent

About Lampard Community School

Lampard is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust that is redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: we are a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference in 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 that celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising, and responding to developmental differences, thereby shaping each pupil’s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes.

Lampard Community School aim it so meet the education, social and welfare needs of children who have Education Health Care Plans for their complex profile of needs and who have significant needs related to communication and interaction.

The school caters for 196 pupils aged 4 to 16 and serves the community of North Devon.

Lampard is located in Barnstaple, with easy access to the A361/A39.

About the Role:

We are looking for someone to undertake the role of Premises Supervisor who will  be responsible for the overall premise supervision and compliance of the school site.

•             To undertake or broker general maintenance of the building and facilities. 

•             Provide practical support in arrangements for meetings/events.

•             To be responsible for security/safety of the school buildings.

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:

• To act as joint key holder for the site, ensuring security at all times including the operation of alarms and be available for call-out on a rota basis
• To manage the reporting of any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / Trust colleagues
• To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers, ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition
• To maintain relevant Health and Safety/COSHH logs, documentation and update records ensuring all files are compliant with relevant legislation and policies
• Provide basic health and safety advice in line with policies and procedures and act as an ambassador for the school by promoting the prevention of health and safety incidents for the benefit of; pupils, employees and visitors
• Support the investigation of health and safety incidents or breaches
• To participate in evacuation processes as agreed and in accordance with the schools recognised Evacuation Procedure
• To assist in the collection and disposal of all refuse and ensure the buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti. 
• To check that access roads, car parking facilities, pavements, steps and playgrounds are safe for use at all times
• To work with cleaning contractors to maintain an adequate stock of cleaning materials from approved suppliers and to ensure cloakrooms are stocked with soap, towels etc.  To undertake emergency cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness, floods etc.) as necessary
• To take deliveries of stores, materials and other goods ensuring that all items are stored safely and to undertake porterage duties as required (including moving furniture, equipment etc.)

To undertake urgent cleaning, including some high level cleaning and occasional gardening duties as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to student welfare.

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

If you would like to discuss the role in confidence, please contact vacancies@lampard.devon.sch.uk

Please visit the Lampard Community School website www.lampard.devon.sch.uk or Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack.

Completed applications should be returned to vacancies@lampard.devon.sch.uk no later than 9am on 24^th February 2026.  Please note CVs will not be accepted.

In addition to your application form, please click on the following link to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form