Facilities Assistant (Sutton Coldfield Hub)

Broadleaf Partnership Trust, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 September 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: £25,614.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 2 (NJC Points 3-8) £25,614 - £27,709 per annum

Facilities Assistant (Sutton Coldfield Hub) job summary

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and practical Facilities Assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will play an important role in helping to keep our school safe, secure, welcoming and well-maintained. Working as part of the facilities team, you will support a variety of tasks across the school site, including general maintenance, groundskeeping, health and safety, and support for school events and hires.

What You'll Do

• Support the general upkeep of school facilities, including basic maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Work alongside a dedicated team to help maintain high standards of health and safety across the school site.
• Assist with groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance to ensure the school environment is safe, tidy and welcoming.
• Support school events and room hires by helping with set-up, clear-away and ensuring areas are safe and secure.
• Work as part of the wider facilities team to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Hours & Days of Work

We operate two rotating shift patterns:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

You will work Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required to provide cover for weekend colleagues.

Why You Should Apply

• Develop valuable practical skills and gain hands-on experience within a school environment.
• Join a supportive team that values your contribution and encourages your development.
• 29 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Make a real difference by helping to create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, proactive and hardworking, with a positive attitude.
• A team player who is happy to get involved and take a hands-on approach.
• Practical and confident carrying out a range of general tasks.
• Basic DIY or maintenance skills would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider needs of the school and facilities team.

If you're reliable, practical and enjoy making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Broadleaf Partnership Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broadleaf-partnership-trust

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