Facilities Manager (Future Schools Trust)
Location: Future Schools Trust, Maidstone, Kent, UK
Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Monday, 2nd June 2025
About us
Welcome to Future Schools Trust. Our Trust comprises two secondary schools, one primary school, and one nursery in the Maidstone and Malling area of Kent. Established as a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in September 2007, we support our schools with core functions such as Finance, HR, Facilities, IT, Marketing, and Governance.
We are committed to building a diverse workplace reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, and from various religious or belief backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
What's in it for you?
* A vibrant and exciting place to work
* A friendly and supportive environment
* An excellent CPD programme with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
* The support of a Trust encompassing two secondary schools, one primary school, and Tiger Cubs Day Nursery, offering benefits to education staff
* A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources
* Opportunities to join schemes such as the Benenden healthcare scheme
Our vision is to create a cohesive and aspirational community where every child and staff member can exceed expectations. Safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments are fundamental to this goal — and that’s where you come in.
Role overview
As Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in creating and maintaining the physical spaces that support learning, ambition, and wellbeing across our schools. Working within a collaborative central team, you’ll be supported by professionals from Finance, Governance, IT, Marketing, and People and Culture to make a positive impact on young people's lives.
This role is about more than buildings and compliance — it’s about supporting communities, ensuring safety, and enabling staff to thrive, thereby contributing to the proud identity of each school.
Our values
Integrity, Respect, Resilience, Strong Work Ethic, Collaboration, and Equality are core to our daily operations. We uphold a strong moral purpose, balancing high aspirations with a people-first approach.
You’ll be trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real difference within a culture that values flexibility, wellbeing, and trust over a one-size-fits-all model.
Candidate Pack - Facilities Manager 2025.pdf
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