Building Supervisor (No Supervision)
LocationDunadry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted At3/7/2026
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Occupation Type
Construction and building trades supervisors
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,800
(£21.44 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
- You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
- You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
- The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
- Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
- Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
- In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
FactorEssential CriteriaMethod Of AssessmentExperience
Have a minimum of six months’ demonstrable experience working as an assistant building supervisor and/or building supervisor and/or caretaker and/or cleaner in a school environment
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other
As a key holder, be prepared to respond to call outs at short notice, including during unsociable hours
Shortlisting by Application Form
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
FactorEssential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
FactorEssential CriteriaMethod Of AssessmentExperience
Have a minimum of six months’ demonstrable experience working as an assistant building supervisor and/or building supervisor and/or caretaker and/or cleaner in a school environment
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other
As a key holder, be prepared to respond to call outs at short notice, including during unsociable hours
Shortlisting by Application Form
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
FactorEssential Criteria
Method of AssessmentKnowledge
Demonstrable Knowledge Of The Following
Evidence of ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven effective administrative, planning and decision-making skills to meet deadlines
Interview Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website
Interview SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. . Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod Of AssessmentQualifications / Experience
Demonstrable Knowledge Of The Following
- The requirements of an Assistant Building Supervisor
- Health and Safety regulations and requirements relevant to the role
- Manual Handling regulations
- Use of security systems
Evidence of ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven effective administrative, planning and decision-making skills to meet deadlines
Interview Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website
Interview SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. . Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod Of AssessmentQualifications / Experience
Hold a NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification, or an equivalent or higher level qualification
Evidence of experience in using industrial cleaning equipment
Evidence of experience of key holding duties, including opening and closing premises and setting alarm systems
Shortlisting by Application Form
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Evidence of experience in using industrial cleaning equipment
Evidence of experience of key holding duties, including opening and closing premises and setting alarm systems
Shortlisting by Application Form
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO\: Designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assisting the building supervisor in the supervision of staff which may include normal administrative processes. JOB PURPOSE:Assist the building supervisor with on site supervision, cleaning and non-cleaning services, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Education Authority. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Security
- Security of the premises (including school meals accommodation) and its contents.
- Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the employing board/designated line manager or other authorised person authorises another person to do so.
- Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.
- Safe custody of the keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by the cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day.
- Operate and monitor security camera system including changing and storing of used tapes where appropriate.
- Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system ensuring value for money and energy conservation in accordance with the Education Authority’s policy.
- Lighting and heating of the premises and the routine maintenance of plant including school meals accommodation where there are common services.
- Clean the premises except the accommodation used solely for school meals purposes.
- Plan, organise and control the work of cleaning staff (if appropriate) to ensure that Education Authority standards are met, it being understood that the assistant building supervisor personally undertakes cleaning duties.
- Plan periodic work in consultation with service users and report plans to the designated line manager or other authorised person.
- Recommend and implement changes in work procedures in accordance with the designated line manager or other authorised person to improve economy, standards or ease of operation.
- Monitor suitability and performance of materials and light equipment and advise the designated line manager or other authorised person where these are inappropriate for the task.
- Receipt and transport of stores and materials and other goods including school meals and school milk materials that have been delivered to the building premises and their distribution to and from appropriate points of storage.
- Despatch laundry, goods and other materials from the building.
- Where part of the school premises are used dually for the consumption of food and educational purposes the assistant building supervisor will be required to assist with the setting out and removal of tables and chairs and will be responsible for the cleaning of the room (other staff being responsible for the removal of food debris and litter from the tables and the room).
- Prepare reports on the cleaning of premises and any defects in the premises externally and internally.
- Organise as authorised by the designated line manager or other authorised person the employment of outside contractors or workmen using the Education Authority’s reporting system and monitor their presence reporting any deviation from their work routine.
- Complete all paperwork associated with the post and writing reports when required.
- Maintain records of consumable stocks and inventory of equipment.
- Ensure that defects in electrical floor equipment are reported immediately to the designated line manager or other authorised person and that a record of equipment repaired is kept and that all equipment is cleaned and stored safely.
- Ensure that all records in respect of staff attendance, holidays absence are completed, authorized and returned to the Education Authority in good time.
- Within the competence of the post-holder.
General Conditions
All Duties Must Be Carried Out To Comply WithElectionsOther Duties This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
All Duties Must Be Carried Out To Comply WithElectionsOther Duties This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
- The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;c) COSHH Regulationsd) Codes of Practice. Training
- Assistant building supervisors will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade.
- Assistant building supervisors will accept training for jobs graded at higher levels than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the authority for the higher level duties to be carried out.