Apprentice Buildings Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Barnsley is seeking a motivated buildings supervisor responsible for site maintenance and improvements. The role features alternating hours, a generous holiday entitlement, and the potential for career advancement as a Buildings Supervisor or Site Manager upon successful apprenticeship completion. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach. This apprenticeship includes online and workplace training, ensuring candidates develop DIY skills and knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing to 31 after five years

Apprenticeship training combined with workplace development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, repair, and improvements of school buildings.
• Oversee site-related issues both interior and exterior.
• Manage furniture, fittings, and school grounds.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Keen eye for detail

Education

A range of DIY skills

Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Regulations

Job description

Position Details

Salary FTE: £14,567 (Apprentice)
Contract term: 37 hours, 52 weeks, 18 months
Start date: February 2026
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 10 December 2025

Mercia Learning Trust Overview

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south‑west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, it serves over 5,000 pupils with 650 staff.

Why do we exist?

To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

• We are kind – showing care and supporting each other.
• We have integrity – doing the right thing and always putting children first.
• We work with diligence – overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

• A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.
• Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.
• Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub‑optimisation and driving collective success.

Role

Mercia Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a highly organised, motivated and flexible buildings supervisor to be responsible for site‑related issues including maintenance, repair and improvements in relation to the buildings at Mercia School (interior and exterior, furniture, fittings and the school grounds).

Working hours will alternate between 6 am and 2 pm and 10 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Employees receive a holiday entitlement of 26 days for those with under five years’ service, increasing to 31 when reaching five years. Annual leave is requested to be taken during school holidays with five days granted during term time.

Training

Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship training will be provided through online learning and complemented by workplace training and development.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Potential for the right candidate to become Buildings Supervisor, Site Manager or Deputy Facilities Manager.

Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• A sense of pride in the work environment
• A keen eye for detail

The candidate will wish to work towards:

• A good range of DIY skills
• A working knowledge of COSHH and other statutory Health and Safety Regulations