Facilities Assistant (The Discovery Academy)

The Discovery Academy; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Staffordshire Pension

Discounted gym membership on-site

25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals for duty staff

Cyclescheme

Annual leave 28–33 days after 5 years

Job summary

The Discovery Academy seeks a Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is 35 hours per week with a salary of £24,609 to £25,799, and may involve working across different school sites within the Trust.

The successful candidate will have proven maintenance experience, a commitment to high standards and good English communication skills; duties include general maintenance tasks with emphasis on security awareness and public-facing interactions.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in a facilities environment.
• Commitment to a high standard of work quality.
• Good understanding of security considerations and access control.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English communication

Security awareness

Job description

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon As Possible | Facilities Assistant | Permanent | Whole Year | 35 hours per week | Level 4, Actual Salary £24,609 to £25,799

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint a Facilities Assistant to form part of the Facilities Team. The successful candidate should have proven industry experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working and have a good understanding of security issues. The successful candidate may be required to work across different sites within the Trust in line with operational requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Purpose

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that allows every student to achieve success. As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students. We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Why Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areas are co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and Secondary Academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

• local government pension scheme
• Staffordshire Pension
• discounted gym membership for on-site gyms
• 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
• free on-site parking
• subsidised meals for duty staff
• Cyclescheme
• Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our Trust HR Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 23rd November 2026