£27,711 - £30,060 well-being cash plan pension scheme (LGPS) additional Lift Schools benefits Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year Immediate Start Are you passionate about creating a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment? We are looking for a proactive and dependable School Facilities Manager to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will ensure our school operates smoothly and safely every day, from unlocking the gates each morning to maintaining a clean, well presented and fully functioning site that supports our students and staff to thrive. In your role you will : Oversee daily site operations, including opening, closing, and security. Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and general DIY tasks. Ensure the school is clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times. Set up spaces for school and community events. Monitor contractors and manage deliveries efficiently. Support with statutory health and safety checks and record-keeping. Respond to site issues, emergencies, and maintenance requests promptly. In your school Maltings is a 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site. Visits to the school are encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post please contact us. Closing date : 18th May 2025 Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.