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Salary: Grade S01/S02 – £34,086-£40,096 inclusive of London Weighting, plus a salary adjustment of £946.83-£1,113.78 per annum for working above full time equivalent hours.
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 7.30am–3.30pm & Friday 7.30am–3pm, 30mins lunchbreak each day. вывод>
Start Date: April 2026.
Arbour Vale School is a large and inclusive special school in Slough, supporting pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of educational needs. It is one of the largest special schools in the country, meeting the needs of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning needs, and autism.
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Academy Facilities Manager for our new satellite centre to ensure the site is safe, well-maintained, welcoming, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain the site through planned and reactive maintenance, compliance records, utilities, defect monitoring, and inspection support.
* Ensure health, safety, and security via H&S procedures, risk assessments, fire safety, secure access, and key holding.
* Coordinate contractors, cleaning, and site staff to ensure safe, high-quality, compliant work.
* Deliver daily operations including repairs, systems maintenance, outdoor areas, porterage, waste, hygiene, and minibus duties where trained.
* Support whole-school operations through safeguarding, policy compliance, school improvement, positive conduct, sustainability, lettingsAutoresizing; and ongoing professional development.
Key Requirements
* Caretaking/DIY qualification or training.
* Clean, valid driving licence (new appointments only).
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent.
* Knowledge of site maintenance and building services (heating, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, security).
* Knowledge of H&S legislation, including COSHH.
* Knowledge of CCTV use and GDPR.
* Knowledge of safeguarding foriciar children and vulnerable adults.
Benefits
* Pathways for progression within the trust.
* Pension Scheme – enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
* Employee Wellbeing – counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
* Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more).
* Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.
Closing Date: 30th January 2026.
Interviews will take place on: w/c 9th February 2026.
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from którzy Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
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