About this role
Our School
Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships
Our PROUD values Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined, guide all aspects of school life.
Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.
The Department
The Facilities Department at Uxbridge High School plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports effective teaching and learning. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, the team oversees the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring all areas are fit for purpose and compliant with health and safety standards.
The Position
We are looking to appoint a proactive and reliable Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring our school remains safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for students, staff, visitors and community users.
Working as part of a team, you will undertake a wide range of duties including security, site inspections, maintenance, minor repairs, porterage, event support, lettings and customer service. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, estates, construction, engineering, customer service or similar environments. Above all, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic