Senior Site Supervisor

St Barts; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bart’s is seeking a full-time Senior Site Supervisor to join us in Newbury. The role focuses on ensuring a safe, efficient and sustainable school site, overseeing building services and plant room equipment, and supporting a high-quality learning environment.

The postholder leads the site team and assists with security and opening/closing duties. Hours are 37 per week, 52 weeks per year, with shifts from early morning to evening and some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities focus on maintenance and safety of school facilities.
• Ability to lead a small site team and coordinate with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and operation of building services (plumbing, BMS, intruder and fire protection).
• Provide leadership in absence of Estates Manager and manage site security duties.
• Support health and safety across the school community.

Job description

We are looking for a full-time-time Senior Site Supervisor to join us on as soon as possible on a permanent basis. Please note that this is not a term-time only role.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, efficient, sustainable and fit for purpose. They will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operation of key building services, including plumbing, BMS, intruder and fire protection systems, as well as associated plant room equipment. Working closely with colleagues and contractors, they will help ensure that the school’s buildings, facilities and equipment operate to a consistently high standard, supporting an excellent learning environment and the health and safety of the whole school community.

In the absence of the Estates Manager, the postholder will provide day-to-day leadership of the Site team, managing priorities and ensuring that maintenance and operational requirements are addressed effectively. As a key holder, they will also take some responsibility for the secure opening and closing of the school and the overall security of the site.

HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks pa. Hours will be on a shift basis between the hours of 6.00am to 9.00pm, with some weekend working.

SALARY: £29071.00 - £31015.00 gross pa (£15.07 - £16.08 per hour)

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

To find out more about St Bart’s please do take a look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher’s Welcome Video on our website https://www.stbarts.co.uk/.

Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026.

If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first‑hand all that we have to offer.

If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email [e-mail].

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.