Facilities Assistant
Location: Springfield Primary School, Bedford
Salary: NJC Level 3 Point 6-8 (£25,183 - £25,992 per annum)
Contract Terms: Full Time, Permanent
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2025 at 9:00am
We are seeking a committed and hard working individual to join our school as a Facilities Assistant to support the school in all areas of general maintenance, care and upkeep of the school's buildings, grounds and facilities.
The role will include ensuring that the school site is maintained to a high standard at all times which will include undertaking opening and closing duties for the site. Ideally, the ability to carry out electrical, plumbing, carpentry and other general repairs around the school site would be advantageous.
If you feel you have the right mix of good communicational skills, a general understanding of Health & Safety practices, competent in basic DIY, and can work as part of a team, then we would welcome an application from you. You need to have a flexible approach to working hours, high standards and a positive attitude.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.
Full training, support and induction will be provided.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are unable to accept CVs
We thank you for your interest in this role.
For further information, please contact Sofia Quarta, Senior HR Officer via email - squarta@chilternlearningtrust.org.
We offer a range of employee benefits:
- A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
- Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Generous pension schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee of the month scheme
- Diverse workplace
The closing date for applications is Monday 4th August 2025 at 9:00am.
Interviews will take place w/c 18th August 2025
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