Facilities Manager
Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 December 2024
Job overview
POST TITLE: Facilities Manager
GRADE: Grade 7
CAR USER: Casual
LOCATION: Millfield Science and PA College
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Manager
STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR: Site Supervisors and Cleaning Staff
JOB PURPOSE: The main objectives to be achieved by the Postholder
Under the general guidance of the Business Manager, to be responsible for the security, management and maintenance of the school premises including the school kitchen. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest possible standards of security, maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds in line with statutory requirements. This will include management of facilities, fixtures, fittings & equipment, to enhance the learning environment for pupils, staff & visitors.
The Facilities Manager has responsibility to oversee day-to-day site management including management of the site team and will take the lead on all site-related matters including the cleaning of the building.
The Facilities Manager will take a lead role in all buildings related Health and Safety and will ensure robust risk assessments are in place and appropriate training is in place for the site team.
To find out more information about Millfield please look at our new school website.
All job details and an application form are available to view and download from the school website under the vacancies section, LCC vacancies online, or an application pack can also be posted or emailed to you by contacting Mrs Mountford at dmountford@millfield.lancs.sch.uk
The Lancashire Application Form must also be fully completed, ensuring there are no gaps in your career history. In the references section of the application form, please clearly give details of two referees. References from employers are preferred, one of which should be your current employer. Please also include an email address for each of your referees. An excellent attendance record is essential. We will contact your current employer for attendance information if we make you a conditional offer of employment. An offer of employment will also be conditional on satisfactory medical clearance.
Closing date for applications: extended to 9am Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Interview: TBC
Please email applications FAO Mrs Mountford, School Business Manager, to dmountford@millfield.lancs.sch.uk
For an informal chat about the job or to arrange a visit please also contact Mrs Mountford
Child Protection and Safeguarding
At Millfield, the welfare of the child is paramount. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for. If you are appointed to this post, information in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people will be provided at induction. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
GDPR and Data Protection
The post holder is expected to comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (GDPR) 2018.
As part of the recruitment process, the school collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. Please see privacy statements and GDPR policy on our school website for further information
Equal opportunities
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.
Health and safety
All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.
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About Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
- Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
- Belvedere Road, Thornton-cleveleys
- Lancashire
- FY5 5DG
- United Kingdom
Millfield is a vibrant, oversubscribed 11–16 secondary school in the heart of Thornton, with around 890 students on roll and a reputation for excellence. We have been oversubscribed for 15 consecutive years, reflecting the trust and confidence families place in us.
We are proud to be known as Team Millfield, united by The Millfield Way: a culture of high expectations, respect, and ambition. Behaviour is exceptional, attendance and punctuality are outstanding, and students genuinely enjoy coming to school. They want to learn, succeed, and take advantage of the rich opportunities we provide.
Our students tell us they feel safe, happy, and listened to. They value the wide range of careers guidance and extracurricular activities that help them thrive beyond the classroom. Parents consistently recommend Millfield, often moving into the area to secure a place for their child.
We offer an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum, complemented by a student-centred options package that ensures every student can pursue their passions and achieve their potential.
Millfield is a Dynamic Learning Community, where collaboration and coaching empower teachers to continually refine their practice.
Our vision: By providing a world-class education for all, through high expectations, ambition and consistent high-quality teaching, students will flourish and make exceptional progress (academically and personally), so they are equipped to reach their full potential. We aim for the school to Be Exceptional in everything we do: curriculum; teaching; learning; challenge; behaviour for learning; progress and attendance, to ensure students leave our Millfield family as well-rounded individuals. We aim to Create Bright Futures for all students
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