Facilities Officer

Stwilfrids; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wilfrid’s Catholic School is looking for a dedicated Facilities Team member. This permanent position requires DIY skills, previous caretaking experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment in a school committed to excellence for both students and staff.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous school caretaking or groundskeeping experience desirable.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Flexibility in working hours expected.

Responsibilities

• Join the Facilities Team at St Wilfrid’s Catholic School.
• Work across multiple school sites.
• Complete tasks typical of school caretaking and groundskeeping.

Skills

DIY skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

We are looking to recruit a dedicated member of staff to join our Facilities Team. The successful candidate should be able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a team. Previous school caretaking and/or groundskeeping experience would be desirable, with DIY skills essential. This role is based at St Wilfrid’s Catholic School but will also involve working across different school sites.

The post-holder will be required to work Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with shifts between 07:00-18:00hrs, and flexibility to work later hours if required. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year plus bank holidays.

If you want to work in a school where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff), then this is the school for you. Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavor of St Wilfrid’s here. As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff, and above all, great students!

This is a school that strives to be the very best. Do you want to be part of that? You do not need to be Catholic to work here, but a willingness to embrace the school's ethos is expected.

The strength of community at St Wilfrid’s is based on mutual respect. Our staff work incredibly hard and are willing to go the extra mile for the students. Our students are amazing and contribute significantly to making the school a welcoming and productive place. Our recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and Ofsted Report (March 2023) reinforce this. We encourage all potential applicants to arrange a visit – we believe you won’t be disappointed!

St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview, and appoint before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of their application – do not wait for the closing date. If you are interested in the permanent position, please indicate this in your supporting statement.

St Wilfrid's and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other employment checks, including references.