School Deputy Facilities Manager

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic High School is seeking a Deputy Facilities Manager to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety on school premises. The role involves managing a cleaning team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Excellent transport links

Opportunities for professional development

On-site parking facilities

Supportive colleagues and strong leadership

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to supervise a team.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage the cleaning team to uphold high standards across the school.
• Conduct compliance checks and support improvements.

Skills

Supervision

Literacy skills in English

Numeracy skills in English

Physical fitness

Job description

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School Deputy Facilities Manager, Croydon

Client: St Mary's Catholic High School

Location: Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE, London Borough of Croydon

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c3735f749f5d

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Deputy Facilities Manager

Salary: £34,416 to £35,448 (Grade 6)

Contract Type: Permanent, All Year Round, Full Time

Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed

Start Date: Subject to Notice Period

Reports to: School Business Manager

We are seeking a Deputy Facilities Manager to ensure the school premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The role includes managing the cleaning team to uphold high standards across the school.

St Mary's Catholic High School is a small, growing secondary school delivering high-quality Catholic education in Croydon. We pride ourselves on our outstanding OFSTED rating and our commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and fostering social mobility.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and supervising a team, be physically fit, and possess good literacy and numeracy skills in English.

Benefits of working at St Mary's Catholic High School:

• High progress ranking in Croydon schools
• Excellent transport links, including proximity to West Croydon and East Croydon stations
• Supportive colleagues and strong leadership
• Opportunities for professional development, including links with St Mary's University
• On-site parking facilities
• Supportive staff environment and career progression opportunities

Your Role:

As Deputy Facilities Manager, you will significantly impact the school's appearance, cleanliness, safety, and security, working with the facilities team to carry out compliance checks, support improvements, and maintain high standards.

How to Apply:

To apply, request an application form from Francisca or contact her for more information. This is a direct application to the school, not through an agency. The closing date is 12 pm on Wednesday, 4th June 2025. Interviews will be scheduled subsequently. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are subject to necessary checks, including DBS clearance, references, and right-to-work verification. Please disclose any relevant convictions during the application process.