Employer: Northampton High School – Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contract: Permanent – Part‑time, 21 hours per week, all year round
Salary: £15,281 actual (£26,088 FTE)
Start date: As soon as possible
Expires: 22 May 2026 12:00 PM
Job Purpose
The part‑time Facilities Officer works closely with the Senior Facilities Officer and Operations Supervisor to ensure the school is secure, safe and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. The role involves unlocking and locking buildings, securing fire doors and windows, dealing with breaches of security, carrying out maintenance plans, repairing equipment, supporting lettings and school events, and maintaining cleaning standards throughout the campus.
Responsibilities
- Unlock and lock buildings and facilities as required.
- Ensure fire doors and windows are secure and report any breaches.
- Carry out maintenance as instructed by the Senior Facilities Officer, including repairs, equipment upkeep, heating, lighting, water and drainage.
- Provide support for lettings and school events.
- Clean grounds, sweep pathways, empty litter bins daily.
- Clean school vehicles inside and out at least weekly and prior to excursions.
- Drive school vehicles as required.
- Adhere to agreed shift patterns and maintain flexibility throughout the term.
Person Specification
- Proven experience in a similar facilities role, preferably in education.
- Relevant qualifications in facilities or a related field, including IOSHH and MIDAS (or a willingness to undertake these).
- Desirable experience of caretaking, plumbing, carpentry/joinery, painting and IEE wiring regulations.
- Team player with a flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with progression.
- GDST flexible pension scheme membership.
- Extensive professional development opportunities and training grants.
- Free life assurance benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24‑hour counselling and wellbeing support.
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches for staff during term time (minimum £900 per year).
- In‑school wellbeing activities such as yoga and fitness classes.
- Interest‑free loans for training, computing and travel.
- Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
- Good transport links and free parking.
About The School
Northampton High School, part of the GDST, is an independent girls’ day school that offers a nursery, junior and senior school on one site. The school is renowned for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra‑curricular activities.
Safeguarding Statement
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must be willing to undergo child protection checks, including online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
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