Facilities Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational services provider is seeking a Facilities Supervisor for secondary schools in Barnsley and Sheffield. The successful candidate will oversee facilities management, lead site teams, and ensure compliance with maintenance standards. Experience in managing building maintenance and supervising staff is essential. The role offers competitive salary, generous leave package, ongoing professional development, and a positive working environment. Ideal for motivated individuals looking to contribute to educational excellence.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay above national average

26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Professional development programme

Pension scheme with high employer contributions

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery and management of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Experience in managing building/site maintenance including forward planning.
• Knowledge of IOSH, Legionella Awareness, Fire Door Inspection is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams to achieve set objectives and carry out tasks timely.
• Ensure all duties and tasks are organized and consistent.
• Manage FM services for two secondary schools.

Skills

Good communication and team building skills

Experience in managing building/site maintenance

Experience of supervising staff and contractors

Knowledge of current statutory compliance

Good general IT skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in delivery and managing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facilities Management software

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job title: Facilities Supervisor

Location: Barnsley and Sheffield

Starting salary: £30,960 gross per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Facilities Supervisor to support the Hard and Soft Facilities Management (FM) services provided to academies within the Yorkshire Cluster of United Learning. The academies are secondary schools based in Barnsley and Sheffield; Barnsley Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the FM services for two of our schools.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be adaptable, self‑motivated and able to prioritise their own workload and lead the site teams to achieve set objectives and ensure duties and tasks are carried out in a timely manner. This role is both challenging and rewarding and will require an individual who is organised, consistent, has good leadership skills and a knowledge of cleaning processes, COSHH and Health and Safety. The successful candidate will be experienced in the delivery and management of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM). This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role with a supportive and welcoming employer.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication and team building skills.
• Experience in managing building/site maintenance including forward planning and problem solving.
• Experience of supervising staff and contractors.
• Good working knowledge of current statutory compliance and best practice.
• Good knowledge of basic site maintenance and practical maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of risk management.
• Good general IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office and Facilities Management software.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.
• Experience in delivery and managing of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Flexibility to accommodate the requirements and needs of the academies.
• Knowledge of IOSH, Legionella Awareness, Fire Door Inspection, SFG20 is desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• Additional day's paid leave awarded per annum.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues committed to professional development.
• Chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Highly sought‑after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Open and regular conversations about work‑life balance.

Application Process

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Park Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 04 January 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

Contact

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact [e-mail]

Commitment to Safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.