At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and supervise school facilities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
- Company: Archbishop Runcie Church of England First School, a vibrant community-focused institution.
- Benefits: 35 hours per week with flexible hours and annual leave during school closures.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is a must.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real difference in the school community.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
Archbishop Runcie Church of England First School, Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1US
Start Date: 28th September 2026 or earlier if possible.
The Governors of Archbishop Runcie Church of England VA First School wish to appoint a permanent Facilities Manager. We are a welcoming Church of England school with happy, well-behaved and highly motivated children and a dynamic, passionate and hardworking staff team. We have high expectations of ourselves and the children.
We wish to fill our Facilities Manager vacancy to co-ordinate and supervise the support of the school and services to ensure it is fit for purpose. We are looking for a meticulous team member who will go the extra mile for the benefit of the school community. The successful candidate will work alongside and under the direction of the School Business Manager.
The successful candidate will model high standards for themselves, the school and others. They will have a positive outlook and will be excited at the prospect of being part of our team.
The successful candidate will:
- work successfully under the direction of the SBM and as part of a wider team
- be motivated, committed and proactive
- go the extra mile
- be organised, highly efficient and prioritise workload within time constraints
- support the vision and ethos of the school
The role is 35 hours per week (although alternative hours would be considered – please include your preference within your covering letter). Annual leave can be taken only during school closure periods with the agreement of the Headteacher. During the school holidays, rather than working a small number of hours per day, the successful candidate may work the daily hours as a continuous shift (e.g. 8:30am – 4:00pm).
Archbishop Runcie CE First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, pre-interview references and an enhanced DBS check.
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