We reserve the right to close this vacancy immediately if a suitable candidate is found.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Facilities Management for the school premises
• Budgetary control
  
• Leadership of the team and ensuring safe working practices
  
• High quality service to stakeholders
  
• Development of systems and processes

The successful candidate will:

The successful candidate will join a team of Premises Managers for Trust schools, who support the Director of Estates and Facilities in driving continuous improvement of the Estate. You will have oversight of all aspects of the school property including proactive and reactive maintenance and compliance, manage related budgets, support capital project delivery, manage security systems, ensure the school is maintained to an excellent standard and service from the department is to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a Facilities  background in a comparable setting, with experience of setting up processes for compliance and monitoring  and leading a team of dedicated staff.

In return we offer a professional facilities management training package, a thriving and developing working environment, competitive salary, and a generous pension scheme and annual leave. 

What we offer:

• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students.
• Benefits that include:
  • generous 22% contributory pension scheme
  • generous annual leave allowance
  • eye care vouchers
  • cycle to work scheme
  • free tea/coffee and milk available in the staff room
  • Employee Assistant Programme providing free confidential advice on a variety of matters.

Key Application Dates:

• Interview Dates: TBC
• Interview: First Round - Online interview /Second Round - Face to Face in Wallington High School for Girls
• Start Date: ASAP
  

Our commitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.