Facilities & Estates Officer

One Degree Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Job summary

One Degree Academy in North London seeks an outstanding Facilities & Estates Officer to keep the site safe, secure and well-maintained for students and staff. You will manage grounds, buildings, and infrastructure, coordinating with contractors and supporting events beyond normal hours.

Ideal candidates will bring a proactive, professional approach, embrace continuous improvement, and contribute to the academy’s growth as it expands its facilities and opportunities for staff development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience in a facilities, maintenance, caretaking or estates environment
• Ability to operate safely and to a high standard

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site is safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for all users
• Maintain high standards across buildings, grounds and site infrastructure
• Liaise with contractors and external agencies to ensure work is completed safely and to standard
• Support events and operational activities outside normal school hours
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the academy environment

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Maintenance planning

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Right to work in the UK

First Aid / Fire Marshal training

Tools

Facilities management software

Excel / Word

Job description

Salary: S10-S14 £31,103 - £35,242 + LGPS Pension. Starting salary will be based on experience and placed on a six-point band, subject to review.

Start Date: ASAP / Interview Date (Anticipated): 7 October 2026

Reports to: Principal

Working hours (on-site): 40hrs per week (Site Open Monday – Friday, 7:00-18:10 - Hours negotiable)

Working pattern: 52 weeks

Unique opportunity to join a new school in North London

• Are you passionate that all children get the best start in life?
• Do you want to play a key role in the development of an exciting and innovative school?
• Do you want to move your career forward in an environment that nurtures talent and has scope for career progression?

One Degree Academy has been given a rare opportunity to raise standards of education in North London. Our school is consistently in the top 2% of over 16,300 primary schools nationally.

We know that success and habits of excellence are achieved through perseverance and incremental improvement - ‘one degree’ at a time. This idea is at the heart of our school. Whether you are experienced working in schools or someone seeking to enter this profession, you will play a key part in the academy’s development. As with our students, we want to grow and develop our team, ‘step- by-step’: all staff receive professional development in line with their role, with potential opportunities to progress as the school grows.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Facilities & Estates Officer to help develop our school. We are looking for someone with a positive and professional attitude, who will thrive serving the needs of our school community. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to help grow One Degree Academy and to be part of something profound and special.

Successful candidates will have an opportunity to:

• Have an unfaltering commitment to serving the Academy, its students and staff
• Welcome feedback and be committed to the idea of continuous improvement and self-development
• Be committed to the One Degree Academy vision and values

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Join an engaged team and organisation utterly committed to developing its staff through incremental improvement, step-by-step
• Play a key role developing our school, with the potential to progress as we grow
• To be part of something profound and special

Successful candidates will:

• Have an unfaltering belief in the ability of all children to achieve through great teaching and a culture of high expectations
• Welcome feedback and be committed to the idea of continuous improvement and self-development
• Have the skills and dedication to have a positive impact on the lives of our students and on the school community

The Role

• To ensure the academy site is safe, secure, well-maintained, clean and welcoming for students, staff, visitors and the wider academy community
• To maintain high standards across the buildings, grounds, facilities and site infrastructure, responding effectively to operational requirements and contributing to the continuous improvement of the academy

Specific Duties:

Site Management and Maintenance

• Undertake regular inspections of the academy buildings, grounds, fixtures, fittings and facilities, identifying, recording and responding appropriately to maintenance, repair and improvement requirements
• Carry out a range of routine and minor maintenance tasks, including repairs, decorating, basic plumbing, furniture and fittings, shelving, signage and general site improvements
• Ensure that the academy site is maintained to a consistently high standard, addressing issues promptly and taking appropriate action to prevent deterioration
• Contribute to and support the academy’s planned and preventative maintenance programme, ensuring routine checks, inspections and maintenance activities are completed effectively
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and external agencies as required, ensuring that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the required standard
• Support the effective management and use of the academy’s buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities, identifying opportunities to improve the site and its environment

Security, Safeguarding and Health & Safety

• Ensure the security of the academy site through effective opening and closing procedures, management of keys and access arrangements, and appropriate use of alarm systems
• Support the academy in maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and site security, reporting and responding appropriately to any concerns or hazards
• Monitor fire safety arrangements and undertake routine checks and testing of relevant systems and equipment in accordance with academy procedures
• Provide appropriate emergency access to the academy site for authorised personnel and emergency services, including outside normal academy hours when required
• Support emergency procedures, including evacuation and lockdown arrangements, and undertake relevant training as required
• Maintain appropriate records of site inspections, checks, incidents, maintenance and compliance activities, with an appropriate level of discretion

Cleaning, Presentation and Grounds

• Ensure that the academy buildings, grounds, toilets, communal areas and furnishings are maintained to a consistently high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation
• Monitor cleaning standards and take appropriate action to ensure that agreed standards and procedures are consistently achieved and maintained
• Respond promptly to emergency cleaning requirements, including spillages, vandalism, flooding, adverse weather and other incidents affecting the site
• Ensure that appropriate supplies and resources are available across the academy, including hygiene, cleaning and site-related consumables, replenishing stocks as required
• Maintain the external environment to a high standard, including paths, hard-standing areas, grassed areas, planted areas and general grounds maintenance
• Ensure that waste and refuse are managed appropriately and that the site is kept free from litter, hazards and unnecessary accumulation of materials

Events and Operational Support

• Support the effective operation of the academy site for events, meetings, lettings and activities taking place outside of the normal school day
• Assist with the preparation, set-up and clearance of rooms, facilities and external areas as required, ensuring they are safe, clean and fit for purpose
• Provide a responsive and professional facilities service to staff, students, visitors, contractors and external agencies
• Work cooperatively with colleagues across the academy and contribute to a positive, safe and well-maintained environment for all users of the site
• Follow standard operating procedures and academy policies to ensure that facilities, maintenance, security and health and safety processes are managed effectively
• Undertake such training as is necessary to operate academy systems effectively and maintain the required standards of compliance, safety and professional practice
• Work cooperatively and support the academy’s self-improvement procedures, identifying areas where the site, facilities and working practices can be improved
• Commit to your own continued professional development and undertake any other duties within the scope and purpose of this post as directed by the line manager

Other

• Undertake other various responsibilities as as directed by the Principal
• Support the academy’s values and ethos

This document is considered to provide an outline of the areas that this role involves. This document does not preclude the post-holder developing systems and structures not specifically mentioned but related to his/her broad areas of responsibility. The roles outlined above are indicative and do not preclude anything else which may be reasonably requested commensurate with the post held and duties undertaken.

Qualifications and Experience (essential / desirable)

• E - GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qual./relevant experience
• E - Right to work in the UK
• D - Relevant qualifications or training such as First Aid, Fire Marshal, PAT Testing or other facilities-related training
• E - Experience of working in a facilities, maintenance, caretaking, estates or similar operational environment
• E - Practical experience of building maintenance in at least two relevant areas, such as plumbing, decorating, carpentry, basic electrics or general repairs
• E - Experience of carrying out site inspections, identifying maintenance requirements and taking appropriate action to resolve issues
• D - Experience of working with contractors, suppliers or external agencies and ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard

Knowledge and Skills (essential / desirable)

• E - Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and safe working practices within a school or similar environment
• E - Good IT skills, including the use of email, Word and Excel, with the ability to learn and use new facilities management systems, software and digital dashboards
• E - Ability to identify problems, assess priorities and take appropriate action to maintain a safe, secure and well-functioning site
• E - Ability to undertake practical maintenance and repair work safely and to a high standard, within the scope of their knowledge and competence
• E - Ability to maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, incidents, checks and compliance activities
• E - Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders

Behaviours and Attitudes (essential / desirable)

• E - Takes personal responsibility for maintaining high standards across the academy site and follows through on actions until they are resolved
• E - Proactive approach to identifying issues, preventing problems and improving the condition, safety and presentation of the academy environment
• E - Works collaboratively and professionally with colleagues, contractors and external agencies to achieve high standards
• E - Ability to work independently, use initiative and make appropriate decisions within the responsibilities of the role
• E - Demonstrates a calm, practical and solution-focused approach when responding to unexpected situations, emergencies and competing priorities
• E - Maintains a highly professional approach to work and demonstrates reliability, integrity and discretion at all times
• E - Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, health and safety and the welfare of pupils, staff and visitors
• E - Has high expectations of themselves and others and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, secure and welcoming environment
• E - Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude, with a willingness to take on new challenges and contribute to the wider life of the academy
• E - Flexible and adaptable approach to working patterns and responsibilities, recognising the changing needs of the academy
• E - Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treats all members of the academy community with dignity and respect
• D - Good sense of humour and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider academy community