School Facilities Manager

Salary: NCJ point 12 (£27,254) – 17 (£29,540) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full‑time role with two shift patterns:

• Shift 1:
  Monday–Thursday 6:30 am–2:30 pm and Friday 6:30 am–2:00 pm
• Shift 2:
  Monday–Thursday 10:30 am–6:30 pm and Friday 11:00 am–6:00 pm

Start date: April 2026

Contract: Permanent

An Ofsted‑rated ‘Outstanding’ school, Lift Montgomery Primary offers an excellent opportunity to join as a School Facilities Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well‑maintained every day.

Lift Montgomery Primary is an outstanding school led by a highly experienced and dedicated leadership team, with Jasmine Woodward as Executive Principal and Fozia Nisar as Head of School. Both leaders have been with the school for over 10 years and have established a committed, enthusiastic team with a strong focus on high standards, teamwork and pride in the school environment.

This has contributed to the school being graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

The School Facilities Manager plays a vital role in the day‑to‑day running of the school, ensuring that the site operates safely and effectively at all times. The role operates on a shift basis and includes responsibility for responding to on‑call call‑outs when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a clean, orderly environment
• Carrying out minor repairs
• Managing site security
• Overseeing on‑site contractors, ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and ready to support learning

You will have experience in premises, facilities or building management, with a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and site security. You will be practical, organised and proactive, able to carry out general repairs, safely move equipment and follow instructions relating to equipment and materials.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, as you will be required to travel and respond to on‑call call‑outs when necessary.

If you would also like to visit the school, please contact Harpal Bhamra, School Operations Manager, on 0121 464 9115 or via email at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Career development and training:
  Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits:
  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks:
  Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals and EV incentives.

Please apply for the role as soon as possible. We will be reviewing CVs as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early.

Closing date: 27th February 2026

Interview date: 3rd March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.