Facilities Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dagenham, RM8 1JU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Robert Clack School is expanding in September with the opening of a third site, and we are therefore looking to appoint a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school premises. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of site management including security, cleaning, health and safety, porterage, dealing with contractors, routine maintenance/refurbishment and line management of the site team.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for school events.

The candidate will be required to have the following skills and experience:

· Relevant security, building repairs & maintenance, and cleaning experience;

· Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments, fire safety, manual handling, COSHH and legionella regulations;

· Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems;

· Staff management experience;

· Good literacy and numeracy skills;

· Good standard of verbal & written communication skills when dealing with colleagues, contractors, pupils, parents and visitors;

·Able to lead and work professionally as part of a team;

· Able to follow instructions and adhere to all school policies;

· Organised and able to work methodically, with attention to detail, in liaison with the School Business Manager.

What the school offers its staff

• Free private healthcare

• Free on-site parking for staff

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free gym membership at Robert Clack Leisure Centre

• Pension scheme membership

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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