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Facilities Assistant

Leigh Academy Blackheath

England

  • Expired
Salary:
£25,136 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
04 November 2025
Apply by:
3 November 2025

Job overview

Leigh Academy Blackheath has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Facilities Assistant to join our collaborative team as soon as possible. This position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academy premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of a busy academy. Applicants will need a flexible approach to working hours and duties and may be required to cover the duties of other team members in their absence, occasionally.

The core duties of this role will include:
  • To ensure the security, care and availability of the Academy’s buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment.
  • To ensure a satisfactory physical environment and to promote the efficient use of the Academy’s assets to support its educational objectives.
  • To undertake a planned maintenance programme of painting and repairs under direction of the Facilities Manager.
Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic CPD opportunities as an academy and as a wider multi-academy trust so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be upskilled or trained.

Benefits of working as a Caretaker at a Leigh Academies Trust site;
  • 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 30 days based on 5 years' service + bank holidays
  • You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
  • A flexible and proactive ethos
  • Training and qualifications supported / encouraged
  • Mileage allowance for travel between sites
  • Paid overtime
  • Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
  • Free, on-site parking at every site
  • Dedicated site office
This is a permanent role and our ideal candidate will be able to work full-time, 9:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday with a 1 hour lunch break. The salary offered is £25,136 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.


Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack below, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.




















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About Leigh Academy Blackheath

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  • Leigh Academy Blackheath
  • Old Dover Road, Blackheath, Greenwich
  • London
  • SE3 8SY
  • United Kingdom

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Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is a co-educational 11-19 Outstanding comprehensive school, located in Blackheath, Royal Borough of Greenwich. LAB is also an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering the highly regarded Middle Years Programme at KS3, and will open its new P16 provision - LAB16, in September 2023. A place where tradition meets innovation and potential is realised within a nurturing community.

We believe that every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background.

Our purposeful and multi-disciplined learning environment creates a climate where students not only acquire knowledge but also master the essential problem-solving and critical skills needed to succeed and lead in the 21st century. Our community is collaborative and, together, we ensure our students develop into powerful citizens for a digital future.

Emma Smith, Principal

To learn more about Leigh Academy Blackheath, please click here https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/

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