Facilities Officer - Goodwin Academy - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Ref:KCC-F40-170-S
Posted:26/03/2025
Pay:TSAT Support Staff Pay Group 3 £26,033 - £30,212 +
Start Date:As soon as possible
App Close Date:10/04/2025 at 00:30
Interviews:TBC

Schools this job is for

Goodwin Academy

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Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks and support capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Goodwin Academy, however you may be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub.

The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.

What you will need to succeed:

For further details please see the attached Job description

Previous experience as a caretaker or similar

Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets

Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning

Health & Safety management

Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable

A good working knowledge of Microsoft office.

Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.

Join us at Goodwin Academy and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!

What our Trust will offer you:

Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across our Trust hubs.
Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
Tax Relief on Uniform: Claim for uniform maintenance, with no receipts required.
Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

Information about the trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Job Contact Information

Name:Tracy Pocock
Address:The Thinking Schools Academy Trust,
Park Crescent,
Chatham,
Kent,
ME4 6NR
Telephone: 0333 360 2000
Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk