School Facilities and Estates Manager | Kirkham

Hours: 37

Weeks Worked: 52 (Full Year)

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Salary: Grade G - SCP 24 - 28 £33,024 - £36,648

We wish to appoint an experienced School Facilities and Estates Manager to join the school as soon as possible. We welcome an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to application. Please contact Rachael Boaler on (phone number removed).

What does this job do?

· The emphasis of this post will focus on school maintenance and supervision, legal safety compliance checks and DIY activities.

· Under the general guidance of the Headteacher/School Business Manager contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of duties to the agreed quality standards, including maintenance, security and supervision of the site and related equipment as well as other site duties.

What are the job requirements?

· Competent with maintaining general repair/small builds experience to plant and equipment

· Site security

· Undertake routine in-house inspections, tests and legal checks

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently

· Ability of working to deadlines or specific contract periods

· Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH

· Ability to establish good professional relationships at all levels.

About the School:

This school is situated in the market town of Kirkham in the Fylde, just over a mile from exit 3 of the M55 and with very easy transport links from a wide radius in the north west of England. Kirkham is just 9 miles from the coastal town of Lytham St Annes and an easy drive to the Lake District or Trough of Bowland. Kirkham is also served by Kirkham and Wesham train station.

The school is 11-16 and has an average of 180 students in each year group. Students come from over 25 different primary schools though there are a core group of feeder schools. Historically there are a significant number of army families due to the proximity of the barracks at Weeton which they will have a new regiment in summer 2024. As the only state school in the immediate area, this school is a truly comprehensive school with a wide range of ability and social background.

At this secondary school their mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on pursuing excellence, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential, through their values of 'Commitment, Aspiration, Resilience and Respect.'

They are committed to the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning alongside the highest possible academic, personal and moral standards. This commitment is built upon a shared belief in hard work, self-reflection and a culture of respect and support for others.

They expose their pupils to culture beyond their experience to build opportunities and develop a strong sense of self-worth and humility to make positive contributions now, and in the future, to the communities to which they belong.

Extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

· Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.

· Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Access to government pension schemes.

· Free parking.

· Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).

· Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.

· Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team email address: rachael.(url removed) or call Rachael Boaler directly on (phone number removed).

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates