School Estates Officer
Queensbury Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU41 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 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
- £25,185.00 - £30,518.00 Annually (FTE)
School Estates Officer job summary
Queensbury Academy
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Queensbury Academy is an 11 to 18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing sixth form, situated in South Bedfordshire. Queensbury Academy is proud to be the school of choice in Dunstable and offers a diverse and inclusive community where young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to grow in learning and in life.
Role purpose
To support the safe, clean, secure, and well-maintained operation of the school's premises and facilities. The School Estates Officer will work as part of the premises team under the direction of the School Estates Manager, carrying out a range of practical maintenance, cleaning support, grounds, and security duties to ensure the school site is a safe, welcoming, and functional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Main duties and responsibilities
Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance
Carry out routine health and safety checks as directed by the School Estates Manager (Secondary) or Regional Estates Manager (Primary) (e.g. fire door checks, emergency lighting tests, water flushing records)
Report any health and safety hazards, defects, or maintenance issues to the School Estates Manager promptly
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, including safe use of equipment and hazardous substances (COSHH)
Participate in fire drills and support evacuation procedures as directed
Maintain accurate records for all checks and tasks completed
Estates and Facilities Management
Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the school site as directed and within the scope of competence (e.g. painting, basic joinery, replacing light bulbs, fixing fixtures and fittings)
Set-up and takedown furniture, equipment, and rooms for school events, examinations, lettings, and meetings as required
Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of internal and external areas of the school site, including corridors, toilets, changing rooms, and communal spaces, working alongside the cleaning team as required
Carry out grounds maintenance duties including litter picking, sweeping paths, clearing drains, maintaining external areas, emptying bins and assisting with winter gritting/snow clearance
Support the operation and basic maintenance checks of plant rooms, boiler rooms, and utility systems under the direction of the School Estates Manager
Take receipt of, move, and distribute deliveries and stock across the site
Contractor Management
Sign in and direct contractors on site in accordance with school procedures
Support the School Estates Manager in monitoring contractor activity and reporting any concerns
Risk Management and Reporting
Record and report any maintenance faults, defects, or safety concerns using the school's reporting system
Maintain accurate records for all premises activities, inspections, and tasks as directed
Report any incidents or near misses on site to the School Estates Manager immediately
General Responsibilities
Uphold and promote the trust's values, policies, and procedures at all times
Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with staff, pupils, parents, contractors, and visitors
Participate in training and development activities as required by the School Estates Manager or Regional Estates Manager
Support the wider school community by assisting with school events, open evenings, productions, and other activities that require premises assistance
Manage and use tools, equipment, and materials responsibly and safely
Undertake security arrangements such as opening and locking up the school site
Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the School Estates Manager (Secondary) or Regional Estates Manager (Primary), commensurate with the grade and nature of the post. Including supporting local schools within the region with support and capacity as identified
Working Pattern
Term Time
- Monday to Thursday: 11:00am - 7:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
- Friday: 11:30am - 7:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
School Holiday Periods
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
- Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Scope and Limitations
The principal responsibilities and tasks set out above are not intended to be exhaustive. The need for flexibility, accountability and team working is required. The post-holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities, commensurate with the post's grade and whenever reasonably instructed.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The successful candidate will have a right to work in the UK.
Anthem Schools Trust uses standardised job titles across its schools to support consistency and career progression. The title of this role is School Estates Officer.
Within the education sector and wider employment market, equivalent roles may also be referred to as Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities assistant or similar.
Employees may wish to reference these equivalent sector-recognised titles when describing their experience and responsibilities in job applications, CVs or professional profiles. The contractual title of the post remains School Estates Officer.
Benefits
As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.
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 Queensbury Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1093 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Queensbury Academy website
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