We are currently seeking a passionate and committed Part time Facilities Officer to join our team initially on a 6-month fixed term contract starting on 9^th February 2026.

Working Time:    

Part time 14.6 hours working on a Monday and Friday all year round (actual working days are not flexible). Shift work across opening hours of school.

Contract:          

Fixed term 6 months (in the first instance)

Responsible for: 

Caretaking and cleaning of school site

Our perfect candidate will:

• Have relevant experience of caretaking and cleaning
• Have experience of inducting and supervising work of contractors
• Have experience of co-ordinating the work of a team
• Be proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Be able and willing to participate in the shift pattern required of the role

Core Purpose:          

• Monitor the quality and co-ordinate the provision of cleaning and caretaking services on the school site, reporting any concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Line management of the cleaning staff.
• Deputise for the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for the day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the school site.
• Support the Facilities Manager with the co-ordination of in-house compliance checks
• Help maintain the fabric of the school’s buildings and site.
• Support the Facilities Manager with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Responsibilities:

Opening and Closing

• Provide cover for the opening and closing of the school where necessary.
• When opening the school check for vandalism and break-ins, report any matters as a matter of urgency at the commencement of the early shift.
• When opening the school check the boiler management system and investigate any faults showing. Report any matters that cannot be remedied in the heating system as a matter of urgency. Ensure the buildings and site is secured at the end of the late shift if closing.
• Support site team in daily tasks where required.
• Support with the security of the site and checks of the building outside school hours, including the operation of security alarms and on occasions to respond as point of contact for out of hours calls.

Core Purpose:   

• Monitor the quality and co-ordinate the provision of cleaning and caretaking services on the school site, reporting any concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Line management of the cleaning staff.
• Deputise for the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for the day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the school site.
• Support the Facilities Manager with the co-ordination of in-house compliance checks.
• Help maintain the fabric of the school’s buildings and site.
• Support the Facilities Manager with Health and Safety policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

Opening and Closing

• Provide cover for the opening and closing of the school where necessary.
• When opening the school check for vandalism and break-ins, report any matters as a matter of urgency at the commencement of the early shift.
• When opening the school check the boiler management system and investigate any faults showing. Report any matters that cannot be remedied in the heating system as a matter of urgency. Ensure the buildings and site is secured at the end of the late shift if closing.
• Support site team in daily tasks where required.
• Support with the security of the site and checks of the building outside school hours, including the operation of security alarms and on occasions to respond as point of contact for out of hours calls.

Daily Duties

Supervise all maintenance requests and ensure they are responded to in a timely manner and with the correct resource.

Support the Facilities Manager with:

• ensuring the maintenance of the school site and buildings.
• that the school complies with all relevant statutory requirements.
• that maintenance schedules are prepared and the efficient operation of all facilities within the school estate.
• Monitor the Every system and ensure that the requests are allocated in a timely way, and that the team provide updates on work completed as and when it is done
• Wear the uniform and all personal protective equipment provided by the school.
• Report any damage to school property or other relevant matters using the electronic system and where appropriate raise these directly with the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain school records when work is undertaken
• Oversee the electronic system to ensure that issues raised are being dealt with in a timely manner
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other consumable items are available
• Carry out general porterage duties including movement of deliveries, equipment and furniture within health and safety guidelines.

Cleaning

• Carry out regular checks to ensure cleaning and caretaking standards are maintained
• Manage the cleaning team to ensure daily and periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school’s buildings and site to the required standard
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment and consumables are replenished when necessary
• Ensure that the cleaning team are replacing consumables in toilets and kitchens
• Ensure the correct procedures are followed for the safe and efficient handling of waste
• Participate in the review of cleaning standards as part of the appraisal process for the cleaning staff
• Organise cover for cleaning areas when cleaners are absent, and when necessary, directly provide cover

Health and Safety

• Support the Facilities Manager with day-to-day responsibility for health and safety matters, including maintaining and developing systems, policies, procedures and working practices, including the measures to be taken in the event of incidents and emergencies.
• Play an active role in fire evacuation duties, co-ordinating the Site Team’s actions when an evacuation is underway and ensure the Headteacher is informed of the reason for the alarm activation at the earliest opportunity.
• Work with the Facilities Manager when site health and safety matters impact on operational matters and ensure a co-ordinated response.

Routine Duties

• Provide regular reports and updates to the Facilities Manager.
• Regular checks to ensure fire alarms and all firefighting equipment are in working order.
• Support planned and unplanned fire evacuations and site lockdowns.
• Carry out routine and non-routine security procedures for the school’s buildings and site.
• Support the Facilities Manager with health and safety regarding the buildings and site, keeping records as required.
• Ensure planned in-house compliance checks are carried out in a timely manner and recorded accurately.
• Respond in a safe manner to the effects of adverse weather conditions.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to the buildings and site which are within the post holder’s competency level.
• Deputise for the Facilities Manager in the event of absence.
• Support of out of hours activity when works are required.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as required
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities, willingness to develop additional skills and expertise
• Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels
• To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school, students and customers
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Develop constructive relationships
• Be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policy
• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and statutory requirements
• To undertake any other duties not detailed above commensurate with the level of the post.

We welcome visitors to the school. Please contact recruitment@moseley.bham.sch.uk if you have any questions about the role or school and would like to arrange a visit.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th December 2025