Salary £22803 to £23166. The post holder will work 39 weeks per year.
Location: Tor View Community Special School, Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LR (279 on roll). Tel: 01706 214640. School website: torview.org. Summary: Site Supervisor & Driver (Grade C).
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Site Supervisor and Driver to join our site team. The post holder will be required to work from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM on Fridays.
As part of the Site Supervisor responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for opening the school site each morning, ensuring that the premises are safe, secure, and ready for pupils, staff, and visitors. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑managed school environment.
This combined role also requires a reliable and safety‑conscious individual to provide essential transport services for the school, including transporting our pupils. As the role includes minibus duties, the candidate must hold a D1 licence.
Key Responsibilities – Site Supervisor
- Supervise and coordinate cleaning staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Work collaboratively with the site team to ensure the school buildings and grounds are well maintained.
- Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, fixing door handles, and unblocking sinks.
- Ensure the effective operation of heating, lighting, and security systems.
- Maintain outdoor areas, including clearing pathways, managing waste disposal, and ensuring playgrounds and car parks are safe.
- Manage stock levels and ensure cleaning supplies and equipment are replenished as needed.
- Act as a key holder, responsible for securing the premises and responding to any emergencies.
- Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed, including COSHH requirements.
- Support with deep cleaning and site maintenance during school closures or holiday periods.
This role requires a strong team player who can work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a high standard of site management.
Key Responsibilities – Driver
- Drive a range of vehicles, including specially adapted and commercial vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient transport of pupils and staff.
- Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and basic maintenance to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and clean.
- Assist passengers, including securing wheelchairs and supporting safe entry and exit from the vehicle.
- Load and unload goods safely, utilising lifting equipment when necessary.
- Report any vehicle defects, incidents, or mechanical issues in accordance with school procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and complete necessary paperwork.
- Support school trips and community activities as required.
- Adhere to safeguarding procedures and promote pupil well‑being at all times.
The successful candidate will work closely with the premises and wider school team, ensuring efficient transport services and contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school.
A specialist driving licence is required, and local area knowledge is beneficial. Further details of the role can be found in the SVT – Premises 3 & Driver Grade C Job description available in this advert.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only; the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.
The closing date is 28/09/2026 at 9am.
For an informal discussion please contact: Muskan Shakeel, Recruitment@torview.svt.org.uk, 01706 214640. Proposed Interview Date: 06/10/2026.
Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Rehabilitation. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑offenders; this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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