Maintenance Supervisor

ISC group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the upkeep of their school estate. This hands-on role requires proven experience in maintenance, particularly carpentry, and the ability to lead small teams. You will be responsible for managing maintenance tasks and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience, particularly in carpentry.
• Experience leading small teams and supervising staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Lead and supervise maintenance and compliance teams.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Team supervision

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Swanbourne House School is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day maintenance and care of our exceptional school estate, set across 55 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside. Work closely with our Director of Operations, this role is key in supporting the delivery of top‑tier maintenance and estates services. From site services to health and safety compliance, your expertise will ensure everything runs smoothly.

This is a hands‑on supervisory role suited to an experienced multi‑skilled tradesperson with a strong background in carpentry and general building maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds to a high standard
• Lead and supervise the maintenance, caretaking and compliance teams
• Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance
• Manage contractors, minor refurbishments and site projects
• Support health & safety, compliance and site security
• Respond to maintenance issues and occasional emergency callouts
• Support school events, lettings and pool operations (training provided)

About You

• Proven hands‑on maintenance experience (carpentry essential)
• Multi‑trade skills including painting, decorating and general repairs
• Experience supervising staff or leading small teams
• Able to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to issues
• Reliable, professional and solutions‑focused
• Strong communication and organisational skills

If you're a hands‑on professional ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we would welcome you to apply.

Swanbourne House School

Swanbourne House School is a co‑educational Preparatory school for ages 3 to 13 based in the Buckinghamshire countryside, around 20 mins from Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. Our curriculum provides a broad education with strong academic foundations, allowing pupils with a range of abilities, interests and learning styles to flourish. In January 2021, Swanbourne House School became part of The Stowe Group.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.

Our aim is to provide our colleagues with the support they need so that they can respond enthusiastically to the challenges which being part of a busy school entails.At Swanbourne House we take a particular pride in our reputation for a broad education and we recognise that this is built very much on the commitment and skills of our colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.

We reserve the right to close adverts early should suitable applications be received.