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Facilities Manager

The Highway Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Monday to Friday 27 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £42,769 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Facilities Manager with strong technical expertise in building systems and a proactive approach to maintenance and operations. This role requires deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and structural systems, as well as the ability to lead by example — providing both strategic oversight and direct technical support as needed. The ideal candidate will ensure that all facilities are safe, efficient, compliant, and fully operational to support organizational goals.

This role is based in our shared services team, with offices based at The Highway, however the Facilities Manager will oversee all sites within the Trust.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for this post.

What the school offers its staff

All IET employees are expected to be fully committed to the ethos and aims of the schools and Trust. In return, the Trust offers a highly supportive environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing including an Employee Assistance Programme, available to all staff.

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

Inicio Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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IET Facilites Manager - Job Description and Person Specification - Shared Services Team 2025.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Highway Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Highway Primary School website
• Email address: HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org
• Phone number: 01689487086
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-highway-primary-school

Arranging a visit to The Highway Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org.

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