Dorset School Facilities Manager

Pickwick Academy School: St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, All Saints CE VC Primary School and Wyke Primary School.

Salary: Dorset Grade 6, SPR 6-9, £25, 989 - £27,254 pro rata per annum

Actual Salary: £21,072 - £22,098 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (all year round)

Working hours: 30 hours per week (split across all listed schools), all year round.

Working pattern: 8.30am to 12.30pm plus 1.00pm to 3.00pm 

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon Wednesday, 3^rd June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 9^th June 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Dorset School Facilities Manager to take overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and security of the school site and its facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteachers and Trust Head of Facilities to ensure the premises are safe, compliant, well maintained and fully support the school’s educational aims. You will oversee repairs, contractors, health and safety compliance, security systems and statutory checks, while maintaining accurate records using the Trust’s compliance systems. The role also includes hands-on caretaking duties, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the grounds and buildings remain clean, secure and welcoming at all times. This is a key position requiring flexibility, strong organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is based at Pickwick Academy Trust and split across 6 schools (St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, All Saints CE VC Primary School and Wyke Primary School). There is an expectation that the successful candidate will also provide cover at other Trust sites as required, particularly to support during periods of leave or sickness absence.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Our Trust

Pickwick Academy Trust currently consists of twenty one community and church primary schools across Wiltshire and Dorset, organised into three geographically proximate hubs. The schools in the Trust are committed to working together to provide the best schools and outcomes for their children. 

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Head of Facilities, Mike Jones at mjones@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk  We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development
  
  

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;

·         External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.