Facilities Maintenance Assistant

We're looking for a hands-on, proactive Site Assistant to play a vital role in keeping our school safe, secure, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is more than maintenance - you'll be at the heart of the school community, ensuring our environment runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently every single day.

• Ensure site safety and security by opening, closing, and carrying out regular checks of buildings, grounds, and emergency exits.
• Complete daily inspections and carry out minor maintenance and repairs to keep facilities safe and operational.
• Maintain school equipment and facilities, including furniture, fixtures, lighting, and general upkeep.
• Monitor building systems such as heating, and organise repairs while maintaining compliance and safety records.
• Support health & safety compliance, including inspections, testing (eg Legionella), and accurate documentation.
• Maintain external areas, keeping grounds clean, hazard‑free, and well presented throughout the year.
• Respond to emergencies promptly, managing spills, leaks, faults, and coordinating with contractors or emergency services when required.

• Practical DIY or maintenance experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices
• Computer literate
• Full driving licence
• Positive, flexible can‑do attitude

• Experience working in a school or similar environment
• Trade skills (electrical, plumbing, building, facilities)
• Contractor coordination experience
• First Aid or PAT testing qualifications

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join!

Medway Green School is a specialist school in Wouldham, Kent, supporting students with SEMH needs and autism whose mainstream placements have broken down. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment with small classes and personalised support tailored to each pupil's needs. Our creative curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing‑focused learning, helping students build confidence, independence, resilience, and social skills.

Pupils benefit from a therapeutic approach that supports emotional and personal development alongside education. Working closely with families, we foster strong relationships and a sense of community. Medway Green empowers every student to thrive, achieve their potential, and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.