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School Facilities Manager
Lift Noel Park, London, N22 6LHThis job expired on 18 April 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 April 2025 at 9:35am
Date listed
21 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31524 - £33912 per annum
School Facilities Manager job summary
Salary: NJC 12 - 17, £31,524 - £33,912 (actual) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time, 52 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
School Facilities Manager (Caretaker)- Keep Our School Safe, Secure & Running Smoothly!
We are looking for a dedicated School Facilities Manager to play a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, security, and health and safety across our premises.
Key Responsibilities:
* Site Security & Access: Open and close the school premises daily, including occasional evenings and weekends. Act as the principal key holder and respond to emergency call-outs as needed.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Conduct in-house statutory testing, routine inspections, and maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
* Repairs & Maintenance: Carry out minor repairs and report major maintenance issues to relevant contractors. Ensure all entry points, including gates, doors, and windows, are secure and functional.
* Cleanliness & Hygiene: Support the upkeep of a clean and well-presented learning environment, maintaining high hygiene standards.
* Equipment & Utilities Management: Monitor and maintain school facilities, ensuring all utilities and equipment function effectively.
* Team & Community Support: Work closely with school staff to support operational needs and contribute positively to the wider school community.
What We're Looking For:
* Basic knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and health & safety procedures.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Good communication skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.
* Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks.
* Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by ensuring they learn in a safe and well-maintained environment. If you're a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in their work, we'd love to hear from you!
About Noel Park Primary School
Noel Park Primary School is based in North London, opened on 1st September 2012 and is part of Lift Schools. Our Academy has 600 children aged between 3 and 11. We are situated in the heart of vibrant Wood Green, 2 minutes from the underground station and within easy reach of Crouch End, Hornsey and Highgate.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full time position.
Closing date: 18 April 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
About Lift Noel Park
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 621 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lift Noel Park website
Lift Noel Park is a vibrant, inclusive primary school serving the diverse community of Wood Green, London. With over 550 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 and more than 50 languages spoken, we celebrate our rich multicultural identity and are committed to helping every child thrive, whatever their background or ability.
Our pupils are happy and motivated, supported by a caring, dedicated staff team. Behaviour is exemplary, and our school has been recognised by the Department for Education for making considerable progress. Parents show overwhelming confidence in the school, and staff enjoy being part of a collaborative and respectful community.
We offer a stimulating curriculum that prepares children academically, socially and emotionally for future success. Through high-quality learning experiences and a safe, nurturing environment, we empower our pupils to become confident, respectful individuals ready to make a positive contribution to society.
Award-Winning Inclusion:
We are proud to be a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, recognised in 2019.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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