School Facilities Manager - Dorset Schools

About the Role

Pickwick Academy Trust seeks a dedicated School Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and security of school premises spread across six primary schools in Dorset and Wiltshire. This permanent, full-time position involves collaboratively working with Headteachers and the Trust's Head of Facilities to uphold compliant, safe, and welcoming environments that bolster educational objectives.

Key Duties

• Manage overall site facilities, including upkeep and security systems.
• Coordinate repairs, contractor activities, statutory safety checks, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records with the Trust’s compliance systems.
• Carry out caretaking and hands-on maintenance tasks as needed.
• Support sustainability-focused projects within the schools.
• Ensure school grounds and buildings remain clean, safe, and inviting at all times.
• Provide occasional coverage for other Trust sites during absences.

Working Hours and Location

The role is based at Pickwick Academy Trust's offices and is distributed across six schools: St George’s CofE (VA), St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Milton on Stour CofE (VA), Ludwell Primary, All Saints CE VC, and Wyke Primary School. The working schedule totals 37 hours weekly split between 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–3:00 PM, year-round.

Salary and Contract

The position offers an annual salary between £25,989 and £27,254 (pro rata, Dorset Grade 6 SPR 6-9) under a permanent employment contract.

Pickwick Academy Trust Overview

Comprising 21 community and church primary schools in Wiltshire and Dorset, Pickwick Academy Trust fosters a culture of collaboration, care, and continuous development to ensure outstanding educational experiences and outcomes.

Values and Equal Opportunity

The Trust highly values aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. It promotes an inclusive workplace encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds and offers reasonable accommodations for disabled or neurodivergent individuals.

Additional Information

• Interviews scheduled for 3rd August 2026.
• Application deadline: Midnight, 28th July 2026.
• Start date anticipated in September 2026.
• Applications must be submitted through official Trust channels; CVs alone are not accepted.
• Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are prerequisites.
• Applicants should nominate appropriate references following Trust guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies.
• Employee wellbeing programs including counseling.
• Supportive central team and inclusive work environment.
• Staff input in HR policies.
• Free eye tests and glasses if relevant.
• Annual flu vaccination.
• Retail savings including Wiltshire Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Emergency salary advance scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities.

Contact and Further Details

Interested candidates may reach out to the Head of Facilities, Mike Jones, at mjones@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk for queries and school visit arrangements.