You will support the smooth running of the school by maintaining the premises to a high standard and assisting with the effective use of facilities during lettings. 

Facilities Assistant responsibilities will include: 

• Opening and closing the school premises, maintaining site security, and responding to any issues that arise. 
• Reporting concerns or maintenance issues promptly to the Line Manager. 
• Meeting and supervising contractors working on the school site. 
• Assisting with receiving deliveries and distributing supplies as needed. 
• Carrying out indoor cleaning duties as directed and supporting with litter collection and bin emptying around the site. 
• Completing basic repairs and maintenance safely and reporting major defects for further action. 

Lettings responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting the smooth and efficient running of evening lettings, ensuring facilities remain clean, safe, and secure. 
• Welcoming hirers to the academy and providing a friendly meet-and-greet service. 
• Checking hirers out at the end of their booking to ensure timely departure and secure lock-up. 
• Putting up and removing directional signs for hirers and their groups. 
• Completing tasks such as cleaning and litter picking as required. 
• Preparing areas and setting up rooms for use, then returning equipment to its correct place. 
• Cleaning hired rooms, changing rooms, and WCs. 
• Opening and unlocking required buildings or areas for hirers. 

Informal visits are welcome.

CV’s will not be accepted.  

The hiring manager may call candidates for an informal chat prior to the shortlisting process.  

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

What we offer 

• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff 

• Laptop 

• Free Car Parking 

• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm 

• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events 

• Occupational Sick Pay 

• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events 

• Free eye tests for VDU users 

• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access 

• Free fitness suite on site 

Applicants Requirements 

To comply with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must fully complete the application form. This includes;  

• Providing a full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with explanations for any gaps in employment. 
• Detailing all relevant education and qualifications.  

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of the recruitment process. 

Incomplete applications and CV’s will not be considered. Your cooperation is essential in upholding the highest standards of safety and care for our students.   

About our School 

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.   

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none. 

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.  

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.  

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.