Facilities Assistant

Do you take pride in a job well done? Like keeping things safe, secure, and running smoothly? Want to play a vital role in a school where young people learn and thrive? Lynn Grove Academy is looking for a Facilities Assistant who cares about creating a clean, secure and welcoming environment every day.

Job Title: Facilities Assistant

Location: Lynn Grove Academy, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Salary: Scale D, point 6, £25,989

Start Date: June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours, 52 weeks. Mon-Thurs 2:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 2:00pm-9:30pm

Application Closing Date: 27th May 2026

We reserve the right to shortlist applications as soon as we have received a sufficient number of suitable candidates. Interviews will be scheduled once we have established a strong candidate pool. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline.

About You:

Lynn Grove Academy are seeking a reliable and proactive Facilities Assistant with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will take pride in high standards, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and a practical, hands‑on approach to their work. From supporting daily site operations to helping ensure our buildings and grounds are secure, functional, and welcoming, this role plays a key part in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Good English and Maths skills, preferably to GCSE Grade 3 minimum or equivalent

• Experience working in a maintenance environment

• Basic ICT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Ability to cope with a diverse range of duties and responsibilities, some of which will require non-standard attendance patterns

About the Estates and Facilities Team:

The Estates and Facilities team is dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and welcoming environments where students and staff can thrive. The team is responsible for the upkeep and presentation of the school site, including planned and preventative maintenance, day‑to‑day caretaking activities, and the coordination of essential services that support the smooth running of the academy.

Working closely with school leadership, external contractors, and colleagues across the Academy, the team plays a key role in maintaining high standards of health and safety, compliance, and site security. Through a proactive and collaborative approach, they help ensure that buildings and grounds are well cared for, fit for purpose, and support high‑quality teaching, learning, and wellbeing for the whole school community.

About Lynn Grove Academy:

Kindness, resilience, and a love of learning are at the heart of our culture. At Lynn Grove Academy, we don’t just educate - we nurture a community where every individual is encouraged to grow, persevere, and become the best version of themselves. We embrace challenges together and support one another with compassion and purpose.

Learning is our core focus. As one of just 22 national schools recognised as a Steplab Coaching Hub, we proudly prioritise a strong coaching culture, ensuring that every teacher receives the support and guidance needed to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for students. Benefit from Steplab’s cutting-edge professional development platform – designed to simplify and supercharge teacher growth through clear, research-backed strategies that drive real, lasting impact in the classroom.

Beyond the classroom, we offer a rich and varied school experience. Our outstanding pastoral care ensures every student is known and cared for as an individual. To find out more please visit our website. 

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly invite you to visit our school, so if you'd like to arrange a visit, a confidential conversation with the Line Manager, or have a pleasant chat with the Principal, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.