Facilities Assistant – The Excel Academy Alpha Academies Trust

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Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: As Soon As Possible | Facilities Assistant | Permanent | Whole Year | 37 hours per week | Level 4, Actual Salary £25,185 to £26,403

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Facilities Assistant to form part of the Facilities team. The successful candidate should have proven industry experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working and also have a good understanding of security issues.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out routine general maintenance
  • Maintaining a high standard of working
  • Ensuring a safe and secure environment, with an understanding of security issues
  • Communicating effectively with staff, students and the public

Qualifications

  • Proven industry experience in routine general maintenance
  • Commitment to a high standard of workmanship
  • Good understanding of security issues
  • Excellent spoken English and confident communication skills

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “To provide a first‑class education to allow all students to excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore personal development is a key part of our curriculum.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, discounted gym membership for on‑site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on‑site parking, subsidised meals, and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our Trust HR Team.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026