School Facilities Manager - The Ridge Academy

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Facilities Manager to ensure a safe and effective learning environment at The Ridge Academy. This full-time, permanent role offers a unique opportunity to impact students' lives positively. You will manage daily operations, oversee facility maintenance, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Join a diverse and inclusive network of schools committed to providing excellent education and support to every child. Enjoy comprehensive training and generous benefits while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing school facilities and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school facilities are clean, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Monitor contractors and oversee minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Facility Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Facilities Management Qualification

Job description

School: The Ridge Academy (Special)
Address: The Ridge Academy , Clyde Crescent , Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: School Facilities Manager - The Ridge Academy
Grade: NJC 12-17: £27,711 - £30,060
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14/05/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

Salary: NJC 12-17: £27,711 - £30,060 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (all year round)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: Immediate start date

Are you passionate about creating a good environment for our students to learn in?

We’re looking for a dedicated School Facilities Manager to join our hard working team at The Ridge Academy.

The role of the School Facilities Manager is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

In our school:

The Ridge is a very special learning community. We provide a “fresh start” for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health problems (SEMH). The curriculum is designed to support children in becoming confident and independent learners in a rapidly changing world.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Apply here: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/requisition/5906/application?c=aet&source=gloucestercouncil .

The role is due to commence immediately. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 14 May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.