School Facilities Assistant (Premises)

School Facilities Assistant (Premises)  - Bishop's Stortford - Full Time, all year round 

Full Time (37 hours per week)*

*plus opportunity for additional hours as agreed

Salary: H3:5- H4:9 (£19,650 - £21,269 + Fringe £637) (£20,287 - £21,906)

(depending on skills and experience)

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 23rd May 10 a.m. START DATE: ASAP thereafter subject to checks and procedures

We seek applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and of no faith but who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

Are you a hands on, practical person looking for a role leading to build a career in School premises/facilities?  Are you pro-active and hardworking? Do you have what it takes to get the job done? 

The successful candidate should hold a full driving licence (or be working towards one), have basic DIY skills and should have the skills to or be willing to train and undertake the skills to carry out a wide range of practical tasks.

Whether you are a school leaver, experienced hire or career changer, if you have the enthusiasm and willingness, we can support you to gain the skills you need to achieve and progress.   

You will be trained to ensure that buildings, site and resources meet standards of cleanliness and Health & Safety are met, operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms), undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site, and other such tasks as relate to the efficient, safe and secure nature of the site.

The Facilities  Assistant would work as part of the school Premises/Estates team.  The Premises/Estates team are an integral part of the whole school dealing with pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors, contractors and visitors, and are responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site. 

This is a full time, all year round role, for 37 hours per week and will include working in school holidays and outside school hours. Additional (paid) overtime hours may also be available and a certain amount of overtime may be required in relation to the role including lettings and key holder responsibilities. 

Our school has enjoyed a £7m refurbishment programme over the last few years (about to complete April 2022), the school has expanded to 6FE (with one year group at 7FE), and demand for school places has never been higher; our Section 48 report gives you a true flavour of the school – students enjoy coming to school and there are deep foundations with a strong Catholic ethos running through the entire school.

We can offer you a dedicated and supportive Governing Body, highly supportive parents, motivated staff and students, and a fantastic environment in which to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants.  St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, therefore an early application is advisable. 

Closing date: 23rd May 10.00 a.m. 2022 Interviews: shortly thereafter 

Apply in writing using the application forms attached and available on our website www.stmarys.net: Support Staff Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form.  Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application.

If you would like to discuss the role, or how to apply please contact recruitment@stmarys.net  

Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted. Please contact  Recruitment@stmarys.net to submit an application or for more information.