Senior Facilities Assistant

Northampton Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 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: £30,000.00 - £35,000.00 Annually (FTE)

Senior Facilities Assistant job summary

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (12pm-8pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 1pm-9pm Weds) during term time, 9am-5pm during school closure times)

Holidays: 26 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays

Start date: ASAP

Worried about what you will be asked at interview?

Well don't be, as you will get the interview questions in advance of the day so you can show us your 'best self'.

Worried about where to park on your interview day?

Well don't be, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.

Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Cafe in school?

Yes, that's right, we have a Costa Cafe with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.

Northampton Academy are seeking to appoint a Senior Facilities Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in facilities management within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We are looking for a skilled, hands-on individual with a proactive attitude, who thrives as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the Academy provides a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to take on more advanced tasks, support the wider facilities function, and deputise when required—making this an ideal stepping stone into a future management role.

We are committed to your professional growth. You will benefit from ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, alongside structured coaching, mentoring, and support from experienced colleagues. Whether you’re looking to enhance your technical skills or progress into leadership, we will actively support your development and career ambitions.

If you are enthusiastic, flexible, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will:

• Work as part of a flexible, enthusiastic and hard-working team
• Have Health & Safety training and uniform provided
• Have sufficient stamina, energy and good health to cope with a demanding and pressured role

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact David Reed, Facilities Manager - d.reed@northampton-academy.org or Tim Ball, Cluster Estates Manager - t.ball@northampton-academy.org

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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 Northampton Academy

• School type: Academies, Christian, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1719 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northampton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northampton-academy

Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Tolerance and Integrity.

Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools.
Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. We also believe in offering our staff 'more pay, more time and more support'.

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