Part Time Facilities Assistant

AKS Lytham; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

AKS Lytham Independent School in Lytham St Annes is seeking a part-time Facilities Assistant to join the Estate & Grounds team. The role involves general maintenance across internal and external fabric, with responsibilities including security and building upkeep.

The hours are 22.5 per week, with flexibility for some weekend/Evening work, and the salary is £13.69 per hour. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Estates & Grounds and work in a supportive school environment set on a

Responsibilities

• General maintenance repair work and refurbishment projects.
• Assess and liaise with Facilities Co-ordinator with reference to stock levels.
• Evening lock up and security checks as required.
• Assist as and when required in the setting up of functions.
• Enrol on courses as requested to develop the department.
• Liaise with the Facilities Co-ordinator on damage, wear and tear and health and safety matters.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with teaching staff and other departments.
• Seek and implement ways to improve quality and cost effectiveness of the department.

Job description

Location AKS Lytham Independent School

Salary £13.69 per hour

Basis Part Time

Part Time Facilities Assistant

We believe that a great education is one that empowers people to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead with capability and confidence; one that enables people to make a difference in an uncertain but exciting future.We live this every day, with excellent teaching, a wide co-curricular offering and exceptional pastoral support. As an accredited Round Square school, we are able to tap into an international network of educators, helping us to deliver a world-class approach to character education, leadership and enabling our students to develop a global mindset.We are proud not just of the superb examination results our students achieve, but of the many ways they contribute, whether it is performing on stage, on the sports pitch, in service of others, or elsewhere - there is no typical AKS student.We are fortunate to be set in a stunning beach-front location on the Fylde coast, in wonderful buildings with fantastic facilities. The magic, though, is in the close community of the school: amongst its students, teachers, parents and support staff, there is a real and tangible warmth, where people are known and supported, challenged and cared for every day.AKS is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £13.69 per hour

Contractual hours 22.5

Basis Part Time

Region Lytham St Annes

Job category/type Support Staff

Date posted 16/09/2026

Job reference REQ005623

Job description

School Facilities Assistant

Responsible to: Head of Estates & Grounds

R esponsible for general maintenance tasks and repairs on the external and internal fabric of the school to a high standard, evening security as required.

Hours - negotiable, up to 22.5 hours a week, all year round, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, including some weekend and evening work.

Salary - FTE (£26,704), £13.69 per hour.

Contract - Permanent

Summary of Principal Duties

• General maintenance repair work and refurbishment projects.
• Assess and liaise with Facilities Co-ordinator with reference to stock levels.
• Evening lock up and security checks as required.
• Assist as and when required in the setting up of functions.
• Accept at the Facilities Co-ordinator’s request enrolment on any course that will be essential or beneficial to the development of the department.
• Liaise with the Facilities Co-ordinator with respect to damage, general wear and tear and health and safety matters.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with the teaching staff and other departments.
• Consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the department.

Please call Head of Estates and Grounds, Mr Duncan on 01253 784107 for more information, closing date for online applications 9.00am on 16 th October 2026.