Site Supervisor

Merryfields School is a 113-place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust.

We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education. Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.

The successful candidate will support our school in providing a safe, effective, and efficient learning environment.

As Site Supervisor your responsibilities will include general caretaking duties including maintenance and repairs (may include joinery, plumbing and decorating), waste management, statutory and compliance activities and health and safety checks. As a nominated Key Holder, you will be responsible for some opening and closing of the school premises as well as emergency call outs. You will hold a full and clean driving licence to assist with the maintenance requirements of the school mini bus.

The role will require you to be capable to cope with physically challenging duties due to the built and outdoor environments we have at the school.

You will also have excellent communication skills, ability to use initiative to plan and prioritise work and be ready to deal with a variety of situations.

As Site Supervisor you will need to work flexibly at all times and may on occasion be required to work weekends. Experience within relevant skilled trades is required (including joinery, plumbing, grounds maintenance and decorating).

Those staff who are employed on a permanent basis have opportunities for career progression both within the school and the wider Trust.

Potential candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit us for an informal discussion and tour of the school. Please contact the school via email to book an appointment. hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy

Benefits of working for us include:

A supportive school community

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Cycle to work and Tech schemes

Generous local government pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants and days out

How to apply:

Please submit your application via My New Term. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy

If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office at hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy

The closing date for applications 09:00 on Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.

Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2026. In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview