Reporting to the Trust Facilities and Estates Manager, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment for children and staff. 

The post holder will ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertake daily security checks including out of school hours and take remedial action if required.  They will be responsible for arranging regular maintenance and safety checks on the premises including arranging emergency repairs, undertaking minor repairs and maintenance and operate site systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, security, CCTV and the Hydro Pool.  The post holder will undertake regular health and safety checks monitoring and ensuring adherence to Health and Safety, security and confidentiality policies and procedures, keeping maintenance and safety records and reporting defects and concerns to the relevant person.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities. 

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.