At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness for staff, pupils, and visitors.
- Company: St Johns School, dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing support, and a friendly team.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities to engage in school events and activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant school community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
St Johns School wishes to appoint an experienced Site Facilities Manager who will demonstrate the skills and abilities to manage and organise to the highest standards, ensuring that staff, pupils and visitors are safe and secure at all times. You will support the senior leadership team and wider school community in providing high standards across the site and to ensure that the school meets its statutory health and safety requirements.
The role includes the day-to-day operations of our on-site pool, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained. The successful applicant will have previous experience in a similar role, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently, able to manage multiple tasks and respond to emergencies effectively. You will need to be flexible in approach and be willing to participate in whole school activities - open days and community events for example.
What we can offer you:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A commitment to staff wellbeing including access to a 24-hour year-round employee assistance service.
- A specialist, committed and friendly staff team
- A thorough induction programme.
The closing date for all applications is 9am on Friday 10th July 2026. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 13th July 2026. However, we will review applications on receipt and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, therefore, early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. CVs cannot be accepted.
BILTT is committed to Safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, oversees checks where relevant, social media/on-line checks, enhanced DBS, probationary period, health clearance and any other checks required by statute/guidance (e.g.; KCSIE). It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Please refer to the Safer Recruitment Policy attached below for full details.
Site Facilities Manager in Kempston employer: St John's School
St Johns School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and fosters a supportive work culture. With a commitment to high standards and community involvement, employees benefit from a thorough induction programme, access to a 24-hour employee assistance service, and the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and friendly team. Located in a vibrant educational environment, this role offers meaningful engagement with pupils and the wider community, making it a rewarding place to grow professionally.
