Team Leader, Facilities Officer

Team Leader, Facilities Officer We are seeking a reliable and proactive Facilities Officer to lead our secondary school premises team. The successful candidate will take a leading role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school environment, overseeing site maintenance, health and safety compliance, security, and contractor supervision. Working closely with school leaders, the Facilities Officer will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the site and support a positive learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. Previous premises, facilities, or site management experience is essential, ideally within an education setting. Work pattern: 37 hours per week, all year round Salary: Band D (£27,904 -£29,020 per annum) Location: The Skinners' Kent Academy, Sandown Park, TN2 4PY Job Purpose To supervise the SKA Premises team in relation to daily site maintenance, site security & safety, compliance, cleaning, porterage and general facilities matters. Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and security of the site, ensuring it is clean and in good repair in order to provide a good working and learning environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision Identify and ensure the SKA Premises team is trained in good estates management/maintenance and support with them with their CPD. Act as a role model to new/less experienced staff –explain the systems, processes and procedures so they can learn and build a knowledge base. Security and Safety Maintain premises security such that key holding procedures are observed and that the premises remain as secure as is practically possible. Respond to requests from the COO to accurately record all call outs, liaising with the security force and police as appropriate. Make premises secure after break-ins. Regularly test fire alarms, be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carry out evacuation drills. Respond to any issues with the intruder alarm system, make appropriate decis