About the role
School Facilities Manager – Dorset Schools
Pickwick Academy Schools: St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School; St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School; Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School; Ludwell Primary School; All Saints CE VC Primary School; and Wyke Primary School.
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent School Facilities Manager – Dorset Schools, working across six of our schools.
Salary: Dorset Grade 6, SPR 6‑9, £25,989 - £27,254 pro rata per annum. Actual Salary: £21,072 - £22,098 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, Part‑time (all year round).
Working hours: 30 hours per week (split across all listed schools), all year round.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm plus 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles.
Closing date: midday Monday 29 June 2026.
Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and reliable School Facilities Manager – Dorset Schools to take overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and security of the school site and its facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteachers and Trust Head of Facilities to ensure the premises are safe, compliant, well maintained and fully support the school’s educational aims. You will oversee repairs, contractors, health and safety compliance, security systems and statutory checks, while maintaining accurate records using the Trust’s compliance systems. The role also includes hands‑on caretaking duties, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the grounds and buildings remain clean, secure and welcoming at all times. This is a key position requiring flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This role is based at Pickwick Academy Trust and split across 6 schools (St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School; St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School; Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School; Ludwell Primary School; All Saints CE VC Primary School; and Wyke Primary School). There is an expectation that the successful candidate will also provide cover at other Trust sites as required, particularly to support during periods of leave or sickness absence.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies
* Employee wellbeing support & counselling
* Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
* Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
* Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
* Free annual flu jab
* Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
* Emergency salary advance scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Ongoing career and professional development
Diversity & Inclusion
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants.
Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.
References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
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