Facilities Assistant - The Discovery Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Gym discount

Discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Gym

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals

Cyclescheme

Annual leave 28-33 days

Job summary

The Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking to appoint a Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. The successful candidate will carry out routine general maintenance to a high standard and have a good understanding of security issues.

Salary is Level 4, Actual £24,609 to £25,799 per year. The post requires clear spoken English for interaction with staff and students. The Academy is part of Alpha Academies Trust and is committed to safeguarding and high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out routine general maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance duties to a high standard.
• Support security procedures and checks.
• Liaise with staff and students as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Security awareness

English communication

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 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.

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.

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 overcomes inequality and 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 Schools, four Primary Schools 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 and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits Of Working For Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals 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 Care first 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 HR/Recruitment 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 19th October 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed