Facilities Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS27 0LZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and proactive Facilities Assistant to join our facilities team. This is a key role within the Academy, helping to ensure that our site remains safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for students, staff and visitors at all times.
Working under the direction of the Site Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidate will assist in providing maintenance, security and caretaking services across the school site. Duties will include carrying out minor repairs, supporting site security through locking and unlocking buildings, maintaining clean and safe indoor and outdoor environments, assisting with the movement of equipment and furniture, and supporting the smooth operation of academy events and lettings. The role may also involve driving the school minibus and working flexible or split shift patterns as required.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has practical skills and the ability to undertake basic maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, unblocking drains and repairing fixtures and furniture.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team and manage tasks to agreed timescales.
• Can meet the physical demands of the role and take pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety and maintaining a secure school site.
• Is flexible in their approach to working hours, including supporting opening and closing procedures, academy events and holiday cover.
• Is professional, reliable and committed to contributing positively to the wider life of the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
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.