Facilities Officer

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Northampton is seeking a part-time Facilities Officer to support operations, ensuring the environment is secure and well-maintained for students and staff. Responsibilities include unlocking buildings, conducting maintenance, and overseeing the security of the campus. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in a similar role and qualifications in facilities management, alongside a flexible approach to work. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to impact the school community.

Benefits

Competitive terms and conditions

Pension scheme membership

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on fees for children

Free lunches during term time

Wellbeing activities

Interest-free training loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Caretaking, Plumbing, Carpentry/Joinery, Painting is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake additional qualifications.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking of buildings as required.
• Maintaining security of the campus and facilities.
• Carrying out maintenance plan and undertaking repairs.
• Providing support for lettings and school events.
• Cleaning school vehicles and facilities.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar role

Team player

Flexible approach to working

Education

Relevant qualifications in facilities or related field

IOSHH and MIDAS certificates

Tools

Knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Employer: Northampton High School - GDST

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time (11 – 21 hours per week, all year round)

Salary: £13.93–£14.51 per hour (FTE £26,088 to £27,168)

Posted: 30 January 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 13 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Job ID: 1532125

Job Purpose

The role of part time Facilities Officer is to support the Senior Facilities Officer and Operations Supervisor in the provision of the school’s support service, ensuring the school is secure, safe, and maintained for pupils, staff and visitors, working to agreed service standards. This is a part time role, working 11–21 hours per week all year round.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking of buildings and facilities as required
• Ensuring fire doors and windows are secure; maintaining security of the campus, buildings, and facilities
• Carrying out a maintenance plan, undertaking repairs, maintaining equipment, and overseeing daily upkeep of heating, lighting, water, drainage, and other services
• Providing support for lettings and school events
• Carrying out any cleaning requirements as needed; keeping grounds clean, tidy and litter free
• Cleaning school vehicles inside and out at least weekly and prior to all excursions
• Promoting the school in a professional image and driving school vehicles as required

Person specification

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting
• Relevant qualifications in facilities or related field, including IOSHH and MIDAS (or willingness to undertake)
• Desirable: experience in Caretaking, Plumbing, Carpentry/Joinery, Painting; knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations
• Team player with a flexible approach to working day
• Working shift patterns will vary depending on needs of the school

About the School

Northampton High School, part of the Girls\' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls\' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

Benefits

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment and salaries
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
• Access to professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and fitness classes
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchases and travel season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links and free parking

Application and Safeguarding

Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 13 February 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 16 February 2026. If you would like to find out more information on the role and working at the High School or to arrange an informal chat, please contact us. Please refer to the school website for safeguarding policies.

Northampton High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a priority, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.