Job Description

Facilities Supervisor

Alcester Academy is a small, oversubscribed school in South Warwickshire meeting the needs of 640 students in Y7-11. The school is a standalone academy providing education for children in the local priority area. Alcester Academy has enjoyed securing extremely positive student outcomes over the last four years. This has placed the school in the top five percent of schools nationally and in a most favourable position in comparison to selective schools. This is a very exciting time for the academy. Under new leadership, the school is looking to secure future development opportunities, and we are looking for an experienced, proactive leader for our site team.

The academy is looking to recruit a Facilities Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to gain experience in facilities management, whilst managing Health and Safety compliance in a school environment.

We are looking for someone who is fully committed to working in a front-line service role and providing excellent customer service to support the academy. The successful candidate will have experience of managing Health and Safety and of working within a facilities team. The candidate will also be experienced in undertaking minor project works from concept to completion. The ability to communicate effectively and confidently is essential to the post. This post requires the successful candidate to be flexible in their working approach in order to facilitate school lettings.

Broad Description:

Responsible to Business Manager for ensuring the school premises and facilities are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Lead on site operations, health and safety compliance, maintenance, and contractor management. Contribute to establishing and maintaining a culture of safeguarding children. Contribute to the school's statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Key Responsibilities:

Premises Management

Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school buildings and grounds. Ensure the site is safe, clean, and well-presented at all times. Manage planned and reactive maintenance schedules. Liaise with contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed to a high standard. Manage lettings

Health & Safety

Act as the school's Health & Safety Officer. Conduct regular risk assessments and fire drills. Maintain accurate records of statutory compliance (e.g., fire safety, water testing, asbestos). Ensure COSHH regulations are followed.

Security

Ensure the security of the school premises, including opening and locking up procedures. Monitor CCTV and alarm systems. Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required.

Lettings Management

Manage the school's lettings programme, ensuring facilities are available, safe, and prepared for external users. Liaise with hirers to coordinate bookings and access. Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety during lettings. Maintain accurate records of lettings and support invoicing processes.

Leadership & Management

Line manage site staff (e.g., caretakers, midday supervisors). Allocate tasks and monitor performance. Support the School Business Manager in budget planning for premises-related expenditure.

Sustainability & Projects

Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Assist with planning and delivery of capital projects and refurbishments.
A full job description is available separately.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Proven experience in facilities or premises management. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance. Relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, trade certifications). Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage contractors and site staff. Good IT skills (e.g., MS Office, facilities management systems). Knowledge of basic site maintenance and good practice in building services (i.e. heating, plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc). Have a skill set suited to onsite repairs, maintenance and site upkeep. Driver's licence

Desirable:

Experience in a school or educational setting. First Aid trained.
Applicants will ideally have a minimum of 5 years' experience

Reporting to:

Business Manager

Salary:

Scale G, scalepoint 11 28,142

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week with the option for over time

Type of position:

Permanent, all year round

Holidays:

22 days holiday a year (increasing with service), 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days

Application

: Please complete the application form. A written statement in support of your application will be accepted but we do not consider CVs. The application form can be found on our website.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 28th November 2025.

Interviews will take place provisionally in December 2025 - tbc.

Start date: ASAP

If you have any questions with regard to this vacancy or wish to visit the school, please contact admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your application.

Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.

This may include weekend working, as well as a requirement for the post holder occasionally to be available to work on Closed Days and Public Holidays to meet the needs of the Schools, specifically including special events in the school calendar which fall at evenings and weekends.

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks and responsibilities of the role. The post holder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and person specification and any accompanying documentation may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the academy and do not form part of the employment contract.

The successful candidate will need to appreciate the need to be flexible in terms of the time allocated to the respective areas of work outlined above as this is likely to change according to the pattern of the year - especially the academic year - and the evolving needs of the school.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

It is the post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will comply with the Academy Safeguarding Policy, and the requirement to report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children or young people.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of the College. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate. The post holder will be required to participate in any academy appraisal procedures as an appraisee and if applicable, as an appraiser. The post holder will be required to attend any statutory and mandatory training.

Information Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection

During the course of employment the post holder may have access to, see or hear information of a confidential nature and he/she will be required not to disclose such information. All personal identification information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to authorised people in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Academy Privacy Notice, unless explicit written consent has been given by the person identified.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder must comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against others on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, political opinion, trade union membership.

Health and Safety

Under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their own acts at work. This includes co-operating with the academy and colleagues in complying with Health and Safety obligations to maintain a safe environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,142.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person