Facilities Officer: Worthing High School

FACILITIES OFFICER (To start as soon as possible)

NJC GRADE 5, points 7 – 8 £24,294 – £24,702 per annum

Full time, 37 hours per week, year-round (with 25 days annual leave entitlement)

Working hours are on a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 - Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:00; Friday 08:00 – 15:30

Week 2 - Monday – Thursday 11:00 – 19:00; Friday 11:30 – 19:00

                                                                                                                         We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our Facilities Team who will:

• Assist in the provision of high-quality maintenance, security, cleanliness and redecoration of the school buildings and grounds
• Assist with setting up and presentation of rooms and halls for events
• Assist with daily cleaning of the premises, including litter picking
• Carry out minor repairs as required
• Assist with checking electrical, heating, water and fire systems
• Liaise with external contractors to ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements
• Deputise for the Community and Facilities Manager

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, organised with good interpersonal skills.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive staff
• A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks
• Free well-being and medical support cover
• The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT
• Free use of our fitness suite

If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links provided on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the school by phoning 01903 237864.  Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website.

Completed applications should be sent to Mr Panayiotou, Headteacher, at the address above or emailed to vacancies@sdetrust.net.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 Monday 18 March 2024

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Interviews will be held Thursday 21 March 2024

NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you.

Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check.  This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. 

Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. We will also complete online searches as part of due diligence and safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidance.

South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR
• We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools