Facilities Assistant
The Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, NG6 8AQ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £9,017.00 - £9,361.00 Annually (Actual) BA5 - Points 4-6 £26,016 -£26,847 FTE
Facilities Assistant job summary
Be part of the team that keeps The Bulwell Academy running at its best.
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Salary: BA5 - Points 4-6 £26,016 -£26,847 FTE (£9,017-£9,361 actual salary)
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term-Time only (39 weeks) 15 hours per week (6.00pm to 9.00pm)
Application Closing Date: 20 November2026
Interviews Week Commencing: 23 November 2026
About You:
As a Facilities Assistant at The Bulwell Academy, you will take pride in making a positive difference to the experience of every student, staff member and visitor. You will do so with integrity, reliability and a proactive, can-do approach. Your work will ensure that our environment is safe, secure and well-maintained, enabling high-quality teaching and learning to take place every day.
Our ideal candidate would:
Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment across the Academy site.
Carry out a range of maintenance, repair and site duties to a high standard, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy.
Be proactive, organised and able to respond effectively to the needs of a busy school environment.
Set high standards and act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork and a commitment to our values.
Support Academy activities and events, including assisting with room set-ups and wider site requirements.
Requirements:
To apply for the Facilities Assistant opportunity, you must have:
Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records
Experience of undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience of working in a customer facing role
Awareness and understanding of working in a school environment
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulation, including good practice in relation to caretaking/cleaning/hygiene
About the Site Team:
The Site Team at The Bulwell Academy exemplifies a strong culture of teamwork, reliability and shared purpose. Comprising skilled and dedicated staff, the team works collaboratively to ensure that the Academy environment is safe, secure and well-maintained, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The team takes pride in delivering a high-quality service across the site, from maintenance and repairs to event preparation and compliance with health and safety standards. With a proactive and solution-focused approach, team members continuously seek to improve the site and respond effectively to the needs of a busy school community. This cohesive and hardworking team plays a vital role in creating a clean, welcoming and functional environment, enabling staff and students to focus on teaching, learning and achievement.
About The Bulwell Academy:
At The Bulwell Academy, our guiding values, Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind, shape everything we do. These aren’t just words; they are the foundation of our ethos, helping students grow into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
We are proud to serve our local community in Nottingham, offering a welcoming, ambitious, and inclusive environment where every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging. As a school in the community, for the community, and at the heart of the community, we foster a culture of care, aspiration, and excellence.
The success of The Bulwell Academy depends on the passion and skill of its colleagues, and our colleagues find their roles deeply rewarding. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and the wider community, this is the place to be. We welcome applications from teaching and support professionals who are committed to helping students aim high, believe in themselves, and succeed, not just academically, but in life. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education.
Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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 The Bulwell Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1051 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Bulwell Academy website
The Bulwell Academy is an 11-18 academy serving families in and around the Bulwell area of Nottingham. We are part of a family of schools that make up the Creative Education Trust and are on an exciting journey to raise standards and ensure we do all that is needed to help the young people we serve to succeed. They deserve an exemplary education and we’re committed to delivering it. Here at The Bulwell Academy, we want the absolute best for every student, and we believe this is best delivered via the highest expectations of each and every one of our school community members, alongside a growth mindset approach, encouraging all students to aim high and never stop believing in themselves and what they can achieve. This is made possible through our knowledge rich curriculum offer, our CET Knowledge Connected Programme, our clear and concise Behaviour for Learning Policy and our Attitude to Learning Rewards Programme.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Nottingham