Keeping schools running with quality facilities staff
Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning school facilities recruitment agency. Operating nationwide, we supply schools with experienced facilities staff to keep schools safe, efficient and fully operational.
We understand that facilities management in schools is about having the right people in place to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Whether you need a tradesperson to cover a long term contract, a school cook to cover maternity leave or cleaning staff to cover a short term absence, we’ve got you covered.
How we support schools
Comprehensive pool of experienced facilities professionals
Contact us from 7am for last minute cover
Unmatched expertise within school facilities recruitment
REC and APSCo Compliance+ Education accredited
Reliable, honest and open approach
Maintain service delivery within statutory timeframes without disruption
Commitment to building brighter futures for children and young people
Dedicated compliance support
Typical jobs we recruit for
School Cleaners
School Caretakers
School Business Managers
Office Managers
Site Managers
School Administrators & Receptionists
Catering Assistants
School Cooks
Who we work with
Mainstream schools
SEND schools, PRUs and alternative provision schools
EYFS and nurseries
Multi-academy trusts
Colleges and further education
Local authorities and councils
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Testimonials
North West school
"We cover primary education and have worked with Spencer Clarke Group since September 2025. We reached out to them after facing staffing shortages as it can be a challenge to find reliable kitchen staff.
We had used various agencies but Spencer Clarke Group found us a reliable temporary Kitchen Assistant who has been on time and carried out any tasks requested.
Emma Dobson has been most helpful and is always able to answer any questions and deal with any issues. We have found all the staff at Spencer Clarke Group very helpful.”
Emma Dobson has been most helpful and is always able to answer any questions and deal with any issues.
North West school
"Unfortunately, both of our Site Managers were absent at the same time. I contacted Spencer Clarke Group who listened to what we needed and provided the calibre of staff we were looking for.
Emma Dobson listened to my ‘grumbles’ and resolved any issues I was having as soon as possible.
I would recommend Spencer Clarke Group for any recruitment requirements you may have!"
Emma Dobson in particular has been brilliant, for anything I asked she would always go above and beyond.
North West school
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Emma Dobson and Tony for the support you have given to our school, it has helped make a real difference to our premises and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your organisation."
I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your organisation.
North West school
"Our Caretaker was on long term sickness and we needed someone to carry out that role. The absence of a Caretaker was putting more pressure on the maintenance team with jobs not being completed on time and a backlog of maintenance work.
Spencer Clarke Group provided us with a candidate at short notice and on interview, we immediately offered the candidate the position and he has been a great asset to our college."
Spencer Clarke Group provided us with a candidate at short notice and on interview, we immediately offered the candidate the position.
North West school
"As we didn’t have a Site Manager in place, staff were taking turns to open and close the building and it was putting a lot of strain on the Business Manager.
Emma managed to source us a Site Manager which has relieved the pressure on all staff."
Emma managed to source us a Site Manager which has relieved the pressure on all staff.
FAQs
Yes. We have robust processes in place to ensure that every candidate is thoroughly vetted and they meet all necessary standards for working in schools.
As APSCo Compliance+ Education accredited, our dedicated compliance team will carry out thorough pre-employment checks on all candidates including:
Enhanced DBS checks to ensure suitability for working in a school environment
Right to work verification to confirm legal employment status
Comprehensive reference checks to validate experience and reliability
Employment history reviews for transparency and safeguarding
We recruit for a wide range of school facilities roles, supporting daily, temporary, temp-perm and permanent staffing needs across a number of education settings. Our typical placements cover catering, cleaning, maintenance & repairs, administration and business management.
While we do operate nationwide, we have a strong presence across the North West including Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, the Wirral, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Leyland and Wigan
Meet the team
Emma Dobson
Managing Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for School facilities
School support staff are vital to the smooth operation of all education establishments and whether it’s a School Cleaner, Cook or SIMS Administrator, I’m on hand to ensure schools are linked with hard working professionals.
Seeing our school facilities team grow into the success it is today is one of my greatest career achievements so far. I’m proud to have established the team and set us apart as industry leaders.
Cameron Nicholls
Senior Consultant
Education recruitment specialist recruiting for School facilities
For a school to run smoothly, those who work ‘behind the scenes’ are just as important as those in the classroom. It’s my privilege to help schools with the recruitment of reliable and hard working facilities staff.
At Spencer Clarke Group we always find time to celebrate personal and professional wins. A highlight for me has to be being named our Culture Champion, not once but twice, for my commitment to fundraising outside of work.
Skye Harrison
Associate Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for School facilities and SEND staff
It fills me with pride to see a school thriving thanks to the hard working facilities staff who operate behind the scenes. I also specialise in SEND recruitment, matching SEND schools across Lancashire with outstanding educators.
Prior to my career in recruitment, I worked as a Teaching Assistant alongside students from reception to Year 6. I loved the variety of age groups and it definitely opened my eyes to the determination and dedication required to work in education.
I would like Spencer Clarke Group to contact me regarding their recruitment services.
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