School Facilities Manager
Band J SCP 20 – 23 (£36,363 – £39,152 Actual Salary)
Full Time – Permanent (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)
Job Start: ASAP
The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College is seeking a proactive and dedicated School Facilities Manager to oversee the site and ensure a safe, efficient, and inspiring learning environment for our staff and students.
As the School Facilities Manager, you will manage and maintain the school’s buildings, grounds, and facilities, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will lead the site team, coordinate maintenance activities, compliance and health‑& safety requirements, site security, and support the school in maximising the use of its facilities. The role requires driving a minibus and a valid driving licence held for at least two years.
Qualifications and 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 certification 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 (e.g., e‑mail, 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
* Generous absence request policy
* Staff wellbeing programme to support work‑life balance
* Participate in a Senior Leadership Team that is collaborative and committed
* Thriving school community with engaged students and supportive parents/caregivers
* Lunch provided for staff involved in student‑facing activities during lunchtime
* Paid duties for members of the lunchtime duty team
* Employee benefits, including 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
* Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding any relevant criminal offences as part of safeguarding duties
* Avon Valley School conducts online searches, including social media, as per KCSIE 2025
* Offers of employment may be subject to Enhanced DBS check (child workforce) via the Disclosure and Barring Service
* Other checks may include childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media prohibition, teaching right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children, and unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) and Order 1975
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