Facilities Supervisor

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking a Facilities Supervisor for Waverley Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves working on and around the school site to ensure the buildings are fit for purpose and safe for pupils and staff.

You will manage basic site tasks, perform minor repairs, and support the safety standards required in a busy school environment. The position is a permanent contract with a start date in November 2026, with potential for duties at other nearby sites as

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school facilities and basic repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in schools.
• Able to work to deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic site management of internal and external buildings.
• Carry out basic repairs of damaged or defective equipment or resources to keep the school fit for purpose.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Basic site maintenance

Job description

Waverley Primary School

Maple Close

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 7QZ

Permanent Contract

Required for start date 16th November 2026

Waverley Primary School is looking to appoint a Facilities Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team. The successful candidate will work in and around the building site to ensure the school is fit for purpose.

We are looking for someone who:

• You will be required to undertake basic site management of the internal and external building, have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in schools and be able to carry out basic repairs of damaged or defective equipment or resources.
• Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. A pleasant, patient demeanour together with an ability to work at speed accurately to deadlines, to manage time effectively and to keep smiling is essential.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Waverley Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.

You will be based at Waverley Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you. Please also note that this post is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Safeguarding Statement

Waverley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and all candidates will be subject to online checks. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.

Visits to school will take place on Wednesday 2nd September between (10am – 2pm).

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 11th September 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th September 2026