School Facilities Manager

Salary: NJC point 12 (£28,598.00) - 17 (£31,022.00) FTE Actual Salary: £15,458.38 - £16,768.65 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Part-time 20 hours a week (including shift patterns): Shifts: 10.00am - 2.00pm

Contract: Fixed Term until August 2027

Start date: As soon as possible

We're looking for An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school, this is a fantastic opportunity to join Lift Percy Shurmer Academy as a School Facilities Manager.

Your New School

Lift Percy Shurmer is a large two-form entry primary academy with 459 pupils aged 3 to 11, including 39 children in the Nursery and 24 deaf pupils in our Deaf Learning Base (DLB).

The school is led by an ambitious and dedicated Principal, Miss Marie Duffy, who has established a strong, supportive and personable team. In 2023, the school was graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising that "parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education their children receive."
Lift Percy Shurmer is a vibrant and inclusive school community committed to providing the very best opportunities for its pupils and staff.

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 shift patterns and includes responsibility for responding to on-call call-outs as 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 licence 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?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

Closing date: 27th April 2026

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 inline 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.