Assistant Facility Manager
North Gosforth Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE13 6EJ8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,064 - £31,022
Assistant Facility Manager job summary
This post will be primarily based at Great Park Academy but you will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work at and travel between locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.
The Assistant Facilities Manager will be required to work a shift pattern, currently operating between the hours of 6.30 am to 9.30 pm weekdays, for which additional allowances will be paid, where applicable.
The successful candidate will assist the Facility Manager in ensuring that the school is clean, safe and conforms to all statutory requirements.
Day to day, the Assistant Facilities Manager will be required to open and secure the school, undertake some cleaning duties, supervising activities before school starts and those activities at the end of the day on a rotational basis, including providing porterage duties to meet the requirements of the timetable
There will be a need to undertake facility inspections and to undertake remedial actions and arrangements arising from these inspections, including operating plant and machinery to maintain adequate conditions within the school and identifying and making recommendations for improvement where required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate will have experience operating building heating, ventilation and plumbing systems, along with a working knowledge of health, safety and security practices.
Supervising staff and contractors while on site is a necessary part of the Assistant Facility Managers role therefore it is essential that you are able to quickly establish good working relationships, mutual respect and are able to communicate clear instructions and expectations to all stakeholders, resolving issues in a calm and methodical way, where necessary.
Given the breadth of the role, the post holder will be required have a flexible approach and manage their time effectively to meet the competing demands of the role and have the ability to quickly adapt to new demands and changes.
It is essential that the successful candidate has working experience of using Microsoft Office i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel, and it is desirable that you have experience of working with digital and manual reporting systems.
Knowledge of cleaning practices, building security and the ability to undertake small remedial tasks, although desirable, would be an advantage in the role.
The safety of our pupils is paramount, therefore it is essential that the successful post holder is committed to child protection and safeguarding.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Gary Livsey, Deputy Director Estates and Facilities, gary.livsey@gosforthgroup.org.uk.
If you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: people@gosforthgroup.org.uk.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged.
We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About North Gosforth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Gosforth Academy website
Come to work in a thriving community. The Gosforth Group is a multi-academy trust consisting of six schools (Gosforth Academy, Gosforth Junior High Academy, North Gosforth Academy, Jesmond Park Academy, Callerton Academy and Great Park Academy) committed to providing a superb education for students from Year 5 through to Year 13.
North Gosforth Academy is a small secondary school with a strong focus on providing high quality education in a safe, happy and caring environment. Community is at the heart of what we do. Each student is a valued member of the academy and given opportunities which will allow them to thrive as an individual, both academically and in their own personal development.
Students receive a first class education from our team of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and our pastoral and support staff. We have high expectations of both ourselves and of our students, and we strive to develop their talents and help them succeed. We offer a diverse and broad curriculum with both academic and vocational learning opportunities for all and a subject mix that both engages and inspires. We recognise the value of enrichment opportunities and a holistic approach to student development. We have dedicated timetabled sessions focussed on extra-curricular activities, career opportunities and post-16 progression.
Our aim is that having this rich school experience means that our students leave the academy well equipped to thrive in a busy, challenging, modern world.
We are very proud of what we do at North Gosforth Academy.
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