School Facilities Manager
School Facilities Manager
- 0187
- Lift Montgomery, White Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B11 1EH
- Permanent
- Lift Montgomery
- Closing date: 31 October 2026
- £29,542.00 – £32,046.00
- 37
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- 52.143 Weeks per year
- Advert opened: 8 October 2026
Lift Montgomery Primary offers an excellent opportunity to join as a School Facilities Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained every day.
Your new school
Lift Montgomery Primary is an outstanding school led by Principal Fozia Nisar, who has been part of the school community for over 10 years. Her long-standing commitment and leadership have helped establish a dedicated and enthusiastic team, with a strong culture of high expectations, collaboration and pride in the school. This consistent focus on excellence has contributed to Lift Montgomery Primary being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
Your new role
The School Facilities Manager plays a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school, ensuring that the site operates safely and effectively at all times. The role operates on a shift basis, with two different shift patterns, and includes responsibility for responding to on-call call-outs when required.
You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly environment; carrying out minor repairs; managing site security; and overseeing on-site contractors, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience in premises, facilities, or building management, with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and site security. You will be practical, organised, and proactive, able to carry out general repairs, safely move equipment, and follow instructions relating to equipment and materials.
A full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be required to travel and respond to on-call call-outs when necessary.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you
If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at hbhamra@liftmontgomeryprimary.org.
Please apply for the role as soon as possible. We will be reviewing CVs as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early.
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Interview Date: 23 September 2026
This is a full-time position with shift work, starting as soon as possible. Shift 1 is Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–2:30pm, and Friday, 6:30am–2:00pm; Shift 2 is Monday to Thursday, 10:30am–6:30pm, and Friday, 11:00am–6:00pm.
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 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. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line 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 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.
