Facilities Assistant

Are you someone who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces where children can thrive? Do you enjoy fixing problems, keeping things running smoothly, and being the person people can rely on? Could you see yourself playing a vital role in the daily life of a vibrant primary academy?

Location: Woodlands Primary Academy, Bradwell, Norfolk

Salary: Scale D, points 5-6 £26,427 - £26,847 (Actual £14,284 - £14,511)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 20 hours, 52 weeks. Monday – Fridays, hours to be confirmed

Application Closing Date: 30th November 2026

We reserve the right to shortlist applications as soon as we have received a sufficient number of suitable candidates. Interviews will be scheduled once we have established a strong candidate pool. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline.

About You: Woodlands Primary Academy are seeking a proactive and dependable individual who takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. You will be someone who enjoys a varied role, is happy to get stuck in, and takes satisfaction from seeing a job through to completion. Whether you're responding to a maintenance issue, helping to prepare spaces for school activities, supporting colleagues with day-to-day site requests, or ensuring the grounds remain clean and presentable, you'll understand the important role you play in the smooth running of the academy. We're looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who remains calm under pressure and is always willing to lend a hand.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to providing an environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, taking pride in being part of a school community that values teamwork, reliability, and high standards.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Good English and Maths, preferably to GCSE Grade 3 or equivalent
• Experience working in a maintenance environment
• Practical understanding and knowledge of health and safety and security procedures and practices
• Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to the unexpected

About the Facilities Team: Our Facilities Team plays a crucial role in the life of Woodlands Primary Academy. They are the people working behind the scenes to ensure the school operates safely, efficiently, and smoothly every single day. From maintaining our buildings and grounds to supporting events, managing site security, and responding to the unexpected, their work has a direct impact on the experience of every pupil, member of staff, and visitor. Joining the team means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative group that takes great pride in the school and the environment we provide for our children. No two days are the same, and every day presents opportunities to solve problems, work together, and make a real difference.

About Woodlands Primary Academy: Woodlands is a popular school with a growing reputation for the quality of education it provides. Most of our children start with us in Nursery and continue their journey to the end of year 6. At Woodlands, we are proud to nurture a vibrant, inclusive and values-driven school community where every child is recognised, supported and inspired to thrive. We foster respect, responsibility and resilience in our pupils, encouraging them to be thoughtful, independent learners with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of social responsibility. Our creative curriculum, high expectations and stimulating learning environment ensure that all children, regardless of background or ability, are given the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes. We work in close partnership with families and the wider community, sending a clear and sustained message to every child: you are important, and your contribution matters.

About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.