School Facilities Manager
School Facilities Manager
- 0604
- Lift East Wichel, Staldon Road, Wichelstowe, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN1 7AG
- Permanent
- Lift East Wichel
- Closing date: 24 November 2026
- 35
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Lift Schools Benefits
- 52.143 Weeks per year
- Advert opened: 3 November 2026
An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding' school, this is a rare opportunity to work for Lift East Wichel who have been awarded TES Primary School of the Year.
Could you picture yourself as the person who helps create a safe, welcoming space where students can thrive every day? Lift Schools is looking for a School Facilities Manager to join our team and help ensure our school runs smoothly, safely and effectively.
Your new school
Lift East Wichel is an Ofsted-rated outstanding school and TES Primary School of the Year. We are proud of the high standards we set for our pupils and the supportive ambitious culture we have built for our staff. From April 2026, East Wichel joined Lift Schools, a national trust of 62 schools. This means we will retain our strong local identity while benefiting from the expertise, professional development and opportunities that come with being part of a large and ambitious trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and high-performing team led by the Principal Paula Phillips, who has been at the school for over seven years and has created a culture where staff are supported to thrive and develop. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school.
About the role
As School Facilities Manager, you'll look after the day-to-day running of our school site. You'll make sure the building and grounds are safe, clean and ready for learning. This is a hands-on role where you'll work with colleagues, contractors and the wider team to create a space where everyone feels supported.
Key responsibilities
- Keep the school clean, tidy and welcoming at all times
- Carry out minor repairs and report any bigger maintenance needs
- Open and close the school daily, and act as a key holder for emergencies
- Complete health and safety checks and keep clear records
- Support contractors on site and guide them through planned work
- Help set up spaces for events, lessons and community activities
We are looking for someone who
You don't need to have done this exact role before, but you should have some background in building care, cleaning or site management. You'll have GCSE Maths and English (or similar), good DIY skills and a full UK driving licence. You'll be comfortable using basic IT and able to carry out general repairs and safety checks.
Just as important is how you work with others. Can you manage your own time, communicate clearly with different people, and use your initiative to solve problems? We're looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to get stuck in.
What we offer
- A chance to develop your skills with training, including a Level 2 Facilities qualification if you'd like to work towards it
- Support from an Area Site Manager and a central Health & Safety team
- A workplace that values your ideas and respects your experience
- The opportunity to contribute to something meaningful—helping young people learn and grow
- A team culture built on sharing ideas, being curious and focusing on what's fair
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
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.
