Facilities Supervisor

Outcomes First Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Facilities Supervisor at Norton College in Tewkesbury. You will ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained school environment, handling site management tasks, health & safety compliance, and contractor oversight. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management, strong practical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary of £30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Confident with basic maintenance tasks and comfortable working indoors and outdoors.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance (training provided if needed).

Responsibilities

• Carry out general and emergency maintenance and repairs across the school.
• Supervise and coordinate cleaning services.
• Oversee and manage external contractors on site.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety compliance

Basic maintenance tasks

Supervision of cleaning staff

Communication skills

Education

Experience in facilities or site maintenance

Tools

Digital tools for record keeping

Job description

Overview

Recruiter Outcomes First Group Location Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Salary £30,000 per year (depending on experience). Posted 01 Oct 2025. Closes 29 Oct 2025. Reference 3007384323. Sector Further Education. Job Level Team Leader / Supervisor. Specialism Estates / Facilities / Operations. Contract Type Permanent. Hours Full Time. Location: Norton College, Tewkesbury, GL20 8UQ. Start Date: November 2025. UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We’re excited to offer a facilities supervisor opportunity at Norton College, to help ensure the school environment is safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors. This is a hands-on role that requires practical skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of site services, including maintenance, health & safety compliance, security, and contractor management, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all statutory and operational standards are met.

This role is suited to someone with facilities or site management experience, ideally within a school or similar environment, who thrives where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general and emergency maintenance and repairs across the school, including basic joinery, decorating, plastering, and minor fixture/fitting repairs
• Maintain external areas including gardens, pathways, car parks, and play spaces, ensuring they remain safe and presentable
• Coordinate and supervise cleaning services, ensuring cleanliness standards are met
• Oversee and manage external contractors on site, ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with school policies
• Perform regular statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing, water temperature monitoring, and asbestos visual inspections
• Take responsibility for site security, including unlocking/locking the premises daily; act as a keyholder and respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required
• Maintain accurate digital and paper records of all maintenance activities, compliance checks, and safety documentation
• Support and promote a culture of Health & Safety compliance, collaborating with the SLT to meet legal and policy requirements
• Assist with manual tasks including moving furniture, setting up rooms, and accepting deliveries, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
• Work at height and use appropriate equipment safely, in accordance with risk assessments and training

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally in a school or educational setting
• Confident with basic maintenance tasks and comfortable working indoors and outdoors
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance (training provided if needed)
• Experience supervising cleaning staff and external contractors
• Reliable, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to manage tasks independently
• IT-literate, with the ability to use basic digital tools or systems to record maintenance and compliance
• Strong communication skills to work with staff, leadership, and service providers
• Willing to be a named keyholder, including responding to occasional emergency call-outs

About Us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that supports young people with complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke packages. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in setting and delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing your role has a meaningful impact.

Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Details of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements which may affect timescales.

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