Facilities Officer - Chingford Academies Trust

Chingford Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chingford Academies Trust is seeking a Facilities Officer on a permanent basis to work 36 hours per week across 45.26 weeks per annum, with responsibilities for security, operations, facilities management and supervising contractors at the school site.

The role requires being able to work shifts between 06:00 and 22:00 to support evenings events and lettings, and to ensure safe, compliant, well-maintained buildings and grounds.

Qualifications

• Relevant DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Facilities Manager for security, operations and supervision of contractors.
• Ensure buildings, facilities and grounds are well maintained and compliant with Health and Safety laws.
• Work on a shift pattern between 06:00 and 22:00 to support events and lettings.

Job description

Tenure: Permanent - 36 hours per week x 45.26 weeks per annum

Salary: Scale 6 (points 18-21) £31,851 - £33,299)

We are seeking a Facilities Officer:

• To be responsible to the Faciltiies Manager for a range of duties relating to the security, operations, facilities management and monitoring of the school site including the supervision of contractors on site
• To work as part of a team and ensure that the school buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest possible standard, are in a proper working order ensuring compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Welfare legislation ensuring the provision of a safe working environment for all users of the site
• To be able to work on shift pattern between 06.00 and 22.00 as directed, to support evening events and lettings.

Chingford Foundation School (CFS) and South Chingford Foundation School (SCFS) have 120 years of combined history and experience in delivering a positive, aspirational environment for our students to flourish. Whilst we have continued to adapt to the changing world around us with the creation of our Multi Academy Trust, our commitment to helping students of all abilities and backgrounds achieve their dreams has only strengthened. We are incredibly proud of our staff and students and passionate about driving improving standards across the Trust, aspiring to offer a world class education and professional development model for all.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 28 September 2026

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy or interview early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure Check.

The Trust requires that all adults who work with pupils promote pupil safety and wellbeing; adhering to Trust policies to ensure effective Child Protection and Safeguarding provision, either directly or indirectly.