Facilities Manager

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Management Grade 11 Points 31–34; £41,771 – £45,091 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Management Grade 11 Points 31–34; £41,771 – £45,091 per annum

Facilities Manager job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Facilities Manager to lead all aspects of estates, health and safety, and site operations across Sandy Secondary School and Moggerhanger Primary School. This is a senior role working closely with the Director of HR, Site & Operations, where you will act as the lead professional adviser on compliance, capital projects and the strategic development of our estate. You will play a key role in ensuring our environments are safe, secure and fit for purpose, supporting high-quality teaching and learning across both sites. This is a varied and rewarding position combining strategic planning with operational oversight. You will lead and develop a multi-site facilities team, manage statutory compliance and planned maintenance programmes, oversee contractors and capital works, and ensure the effective delivery of lettings and community use. We are looking for a confident leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach, who is comfortable operating at a senior level and able to manage a complex and dynamic school environment. ‘We believe in the welfare and safeguarding of all children and expect ALL staff to share the same view’ How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy.

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.

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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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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