Facilities Officer - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Ref:KCC-F40-174-S
• Posted:03/09/2025
• Pay:£26,033 - £30,212 + shift allowance
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:14/09/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks, together with supporting capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Rochester Grammar School, 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:

• 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 Rochester Grammar School and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!

This role is offered on a full time basis, encompassing a rotated shift pattern with additional shift allowance to be discussed at interview.

What our Trust will offer you:

• 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, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at Rochester Grammar School, New Horizons Children’s Academy and Maritime Academy.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Tax Relief on Uniform: Claim for uniform maintenance, with no receipts required.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 
• 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!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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

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