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Facilities Assistant (Folkestone) - Full-time

The Beacon, Folkestone And Walmer

  • Ref:KCC886-7043-231S
  • Posted:02/12/2021
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:14/12/2021 at 08:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The Beacon Folkestone is seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our site team.  

This is a new and exciting role, to join a growing team in a brand new environment.  The successful applicant will support with ensuring the security, safety and general maintainence of the internal and external areas of the school.

Experience and qualifications are advantagous but not essential. Driving licence required. 

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.  This role is not term time only. 

Salary: KR3 £18,425 FTE 

If you would like any further information on this role please contact Katie at HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk 

In order to ensure the ongoing safety of our children this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references from previous employers and a 'Right to Work' in the UK check. 

Please note we reserve the right to close this job before the deadline, subject to volume of applicants. 

Information about the school

The Beacon is a multi site, all age specialist school (4–19 years) providing high quality education for 480 pupils with complex needs, profound and severe learning difficulties, and physical and sensory impairments. Our main site is located on Park Farm Road in Folkestone, our newest provision in Walmer opened in September 2025. We also operate a 10 place satellite provision at Castle Hill Primary School and work collaboratively with Beacon Plus as an extended partner of the school.

The Beacon is built on a strong culture of cooperation and a commitment to personalised learning. Our child centred, needs led curriculum draws on the EYS Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum, and relevant accreditation pathways, with an emphasis on Life Skills, Social Skills, and holistic development.

As a centre of expertise, we also deliver training and support for mainstream schools through our outreach team. This dedicated team provides professional development, advice, and guidance to colleagues across the region. Our conference and meeting facilities regularly host nationally recognised speakers and professional learning events.

We are also home to a Multi Agency Support Hub, one of four centres across the county, bringing together NHS professionals, paediatricians, speech and occupational therapists, nursing teams, children’s social care, and portage services. This integrated approach strengthens the support available to children and families across the Folkestone and Hythe district.

At The Beacon, our shared moral purpose is to improve educational outcomes and life chances for all young people. We believe excellence is achieved through partnership, collaboration, and reflective practice. Our peer to peer coaching model and staff led learning communities help ensure consistently high quality teaching and a culture of continuous improvement. We expect the highest standards from ourselves and all stakeholders, creating an environment where every learner can thrive.

If you share our values and are inspired by our mission, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Katie Lonergan
  • Address:Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Salisbury Road, Walmer, Folkestone And Walmer, Kent, CT195DN CT147QJ
  • Telephone: 01303 847555
  • Email: HR@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.