What makes Ridgewood School special?

At Ridgewood School we are extremely proud of our school and the high quality of education that we provide, including our popular and highly successful Sixth Form. Our school motto, ‘Prepare for the road ahead,’ represents our belief in preparing our students for their future, not only in terms of academic achievement, but also in terms of the training, enrichment and experiences which will enable them to become model citizens and responsible members of the community. Our school values: Respect-Responsibility-Resilience, underpin what we do every day and contribute to our ethos in everything we undertake as a school community. In our most recent Ofsted, we achieved a ‘Good’ rating in all categories, and we are committed to this trajectory of success for our students as we aspire to move from ‘Good to Great.’ As part of this journey, in July 2023, we joined Leger Education Trust and collaborate with other schools within the trust to develop both our students and staff and be the very best that we can be.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Site Supervisor to join our established site team, in providing a safe environment for students, staff and visitors. You will be a key part of the team, helping to keep the school safe and welcoming for all.

Why is the role of Assistant Site Supervisor right for you?

We are committed to offering the staff who work at Ridgewood every opportunity to become the best they can be. Our training packages, for staff at all stages of their careers, are second to none. As well as our whole school and departmental training, we also offer a personalised coaching programme, NPQs and bespoke CPD, relevant to the person’s role.  In 2025, we received the Teacher Development Trust Gold Award, demonstrating our commitment and passion to providing excellent CPD for all teaching and associate staff.

If you are seeking a dynamic, innovative and caring school, dedicated to the development of staff and our students’ success, Ridgewood is the school for you.

We strongly encourage visits from potential candidates – please contact the school to arrange this.

The closing date for this post is 9am Friday 17 April 2026. Interviews will be held soon after.

Ridgewood School reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

The school operates a no smoking policy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

SECURITY

·        To have responsibility for the school keys; to ensure the school is securely locked at night, at weekends and during holidays.

·        Facilitating opening and locking up of site to authorised users.

·        To act as part of the Site Team in regard to key holder duties for alarm callouts and to have a knowledge of the security camera system.

HEATING AND LIGHTING

·         Effective operation of heating, lighting and water systems including all routine and general maintenance, the arrangements for servicing and overall efficiency of all energy systems.

·         Day to day boiler care and routine maintenance.

·         Replace consumable items such as light bulbs (after appropriate training is given).

·         Identifying maintenance and servicing needs in respect of: fan heaters, lighting units, thermostats, boiler house, plumbing etc.

·         Crisis management in terms of pipe of heater leaks and valve failure, including awareness of stop cock positions and emergency procedure for electricity and gas.

·         Encouraging energy savings by all users whilst maintaining adequate levels of heating and lighting.

·         Maintain an efficient working heating system.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

·         Undertake a rolling programme of Residual Circuit Device testing as part of the Site Team

·         Checking sewerage and water services to ensure effective operation and cleaning minor blockages as part of crisis management.

·         Checking and maintaining doors, handles and locks.

·         Cleaning of storm drains and gulleys as required.

·         Maintaining furniture where on-site maintenance is possible – desks, chairs, lockers, etc.

·         Removing graffiti and monitoring vandalism and maltreatment.

·         Basic painting.

·      Emptying of litter bins on a regular basis and maintaining a litter free environment.

·      Maintaining general tidiness of the site including sweeping of paths and steps around site.

·      Liaison with outside, or DMBC contractors on site to ensure access, adequate completion of job and tidying up.

·      DIY work i.e. putting up shelves/notice boards etc.

·      Identifying areas requiring attention and possibilities for savings – reporting them to the Site Manager for his attention and necessary action.

·      Be responsible for the safe storage of materials and equipment.

·      Clearance and gritting of paths and other appropriate areas during bad weather.

·      To undertake basic grounds maintenance.

PORTERAGE

·        Movement of furniture as required e.g. hall chairs, desks and chairs, classroom furniture.

·        Movement of delivered goods around the school site.

·        Assistance with setting up for exams.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

·        To inform the Site Manager of all issues of concern, especially matters pertaining to Health & Safety.

·        To be aware of the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

·      To co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety and Welfare.

·      To be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.

·        To be aware of and implement current guidelines and working policies e.g. asbestos, working in roof spaces and the enforcement of such policies/guidelines.

CLEANING

·      Maintain links with the cleaning service provider, especially cleaner-in-charge, in order to promote good working relationships and mutual support wherever possible.

·      To fulfil the cleaner duties of the designated areas; setting the example of the high standard of cleaning desired throughout the school.

·      To monitor cleaning standards and keep the Site Manager informed.

OTHER DUTIES

·      Occasional work outside of school hours to facilitate evening and weekend lettings.

·      Undertake such other duties that may from time to time be reasonably requested.

·      To participate in the process of appraisal.     

·      To undertake appropriate training as needed, to be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities that are required.