Facilities Assistant (The Discovery Academy)

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

On-site parking

Gym discounts

Cyclescheme

Annual leave 28–33 days

Job summary

The Discovery Academy is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join its Facilities Team on a permanent basis. The role covers routine general maintenance and security duties across academy sites.

Working 35 hours per week, you will support a high standard of facilities management and be able to travel between Trust sites as required. Applicants should have proven maintenance experience and be able to communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience.
• Good spoken English essential.
• Willing to travel between Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine general maintenance tasks across academy sites.
• Assist with security-related checks and measures.
• Support facilities team across multiple locations as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Security awareness

English proficiency

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

The Discovery Academy, 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.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

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 Benefits Of Working For Our Trust

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

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.

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.

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

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 23rd November 2026