School Facilities Manager

School Facilities Manager
Corsham Primary School (Pound Pill and Broadwood site)

Salary range: E6-E8 £26,847- £27,709 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full time (all year round)

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 12.00noon plus 12.30pm to 3.00pm

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles.

Closing date: 12noon on Thursday, 5th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and reliable School Facilities Manager to take overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and security of the school site and its facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Trust Head of Facilities to ensure the premises are safe, compliant, well maintained and fully support the school’s educational aims. You will oversee repairs, contractors, health and safety compliance, security systems and statutory checks, while maintaining accurate records using the Trust’s compliance systems. The role also includes hands-on caretaking duties, supporting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the grounds and buildings remain clean, secure and welcoming at all times. This is a key position requiring flexibility, strong organisational skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is based at Corsham Primary School and will be split across both school sites. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will also provide cover at other Trust sites as required, particularly to support during periods of leave or sickness absence.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Our School

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town. Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 10 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6. At Corsham Primary, we believe that All children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential.

Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of ‘Caring, Positive and Stimulating’, underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious. Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Head of Facilities, Mike Jones at [email removed] We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development
  
  

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [email removed]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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