Facilities Manager

Sir William Burrough Primary School, London, E14 7PQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 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: £42912 - £44235

Facilities Manager job summary

Are you an experienced facilities professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for creating safe, secure and high-performing learning environments? We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site and ensure our buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for overseeing site operations, security, maintenance, health and safety compliance, contractor management and premises staff. Working closely with school leaders, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment supports excellent teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the school's facilities and premises function.

Ensure the site is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained at all times.

Manage site security, including keyholding responsibilities and emergency response procedures.

Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.

Supervise premises staff and coordinate workload across the team.

Manage contractors and outsourced services, ensuring quality and compliance.

Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety and statutory requirements.

Oversee room layouts, event setups, porterage services and site logistics.

Support budget control and procurement of facilities-related services and materials.

Maintain positive working relationships with staff, visitors, contractors and stakeholders.

About You

Experience managing facilities, estates, premises or site operations, ideally within an educational setting.

Strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance and building maintenance.

Experience leading and motivating teams.

Practical understanding of building services and minor maintenance works.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to operational challenges.

Flexible approach, with willingness to participate in emergency call-out arrangements as required.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on the daily experience of students, staff and visitors. You'll join a supportive team and play a key role in maintaining an outstanding environment where young people can thrive.

Apply now and help us ensure our school remains a safe, welcoming and inspiring place for everyone.

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 Sir William Burrough Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sir William Burrough Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-william-burrough-primary-school-london

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