School Facilities Manager
The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College is seeking a proactive and dedicated School Facilities Manager to oversee our site and ensure a safe, efficient and inspiring learning environment for our staff and students.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the school premises, including buildings, grounds, and facilities.
* Lead and supervise the site team, ensuring high standards of work and conduct.
* Plan and coordinate regular maintenance, repairs, and improvements, including scheduling contractors and managing budgets.
* Ensure the school is fully compliant with all relevant health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations for secondary schools.
* Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments, taking action to address any issues identified.
* Oversee site security, including opening/locking the premises and managing site access.
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.
* Develop and implement site policies and procedures, including emergency plans and preventative maintenance schedules.
* Monitor and manage utilities usage, identifying opportunities for efficiency and sustainability.
* Support the school’s lettings programme and the use of facilities by external groups.
* Respond to emergencies and out‑of‑hours call‑outs as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of facilities or premises management in an education, commercial, or public sector environment.
* Supervisory or team leadership experience.
* Experience of managing contractors and service providers.
* NEBOSH or willingness to train.
* Facilities Management qualification (Level 4) or willingness to train.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
* Knowledge of building maintenance, security and cleaning procedures.
* Strong IT skills (email, spreadsheets, maintenance systems).
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work flexibly and respond to emergencies out of hours if required.
* High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
* A proactive and problem‑solving approach.
Benefits
* Tailored career development with annual personal development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements for support staff, including 2 flexible working days.
* A generous absence request policy.
* A proactive staff wellbeing programme to support work‑life balance.
* A committed and collaborative Senior Leadership Team.
* A thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/carers.
* Lunch provided for anyone offering student‑facing activities during lunchtimes.
* Paid duties for anyone joining our lunchtime duty team.
* Employee benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, employee assistance programme, free on‑site parking and catering facilities.
Safeguarding and Compliance
* We do not accept CVs without an application form.
* We do not provide working visas.
* If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a declaration regarding any relevant criminal offences.
* Avon Valley School conducts online searches (including social media) as per KCSIE 2025.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application Deadline
12pm on Tuesday 19th May 2026 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role).
For further information, email: chearne@avonvalleyschool.uk or telephone: 01788 542355.
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