Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship St Andrew's CofE High School

St Andrew's team places value on the importance of maintaining a positive and welcoming facilities. The role is varied and differs from day to day. The role would suit someone who works well in a team and is looking for a nurturing community. The role involves managing the working environment for all the employees within the building.

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Closing date: 12 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,812.00

    Overtime will paid at £12.09 per hour.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week in shifts, with some weekend hours across the year. Hours/shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 May 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000138325

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The facilities manager will oversee the ongoing maintenance of the school site and all of its facilities. This includes working with outside contractors on larger projects, as well as leading on internal refurbishment projects. The facilities manager ensures that the school facilities are safe, comply fully with all requirements and are maintained to the highest standard.

Regular activities the facilities manager would undertake include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining environments, furniture and equipment through regular audits and reviews
  • Painting and decorating in line with the 3 year renovation plans
  • Moving furniture, equipment and deliveries as appropriate and required
  • Oversite of the cleaning contract and its implementation to the appropriate standard
  • Ensuring that health and safety statutory guidance is adhered to, including, but not limited to: COSHH compliance, fire safety equipment and drills, site security, maintenance of site grounds

These tasks ensure that processes and procedures are in place to maintain a safe working environment, as well as ensuring equipment, appliances and systems are working effectively and efficiently through audits and reviews. 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Facilities Management Supervisor level 3.

Upon completion, you will receive a level 3 advanced apprenticeship qualification. Training will be undertaken weekly throughout the apprenticeship and be both in the workplace and at an external location. This will be dependent on the successful candidate and a programme created with the individual. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion and qualification, we would expect the apprentice to become a full-time facilities manager at St Andrew's or another similar setting.  

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade Grade 4 (C) or higher) Essential

About the employer

St Andrew's C of E High is a mixed comprehensive Secondary School in Worthing. Having welcomed girls for the first time in September 2021, there has been consistent and profound development in the breadth and depth of our curriculum, placing STEM as a priority. With significant investments being made across the school, we are presented with opportunities for real innovation and change and are excited to be able to be growing our staff team. St Andrew’s is a school that has love at its core. You see it in the relationships between staff and students; both in the classrooms and the corridors; and in the excellent pastoral care that every student is given. I have heard many describe being part of our school community as being like ‘family’; both giving and receiving unrelenting love. Our core Christian values run through all that we do, both in daily life and in strategic development. We have the highest expectations and aspirations for all members of our community, and accept nothing less than an individual’s best. We recognise that we are all unique, with unique training and developmental needs – and we aim to give every staff member the best CPD to enable them to reach their career goals, no matter what that goal may be. It truly is an exciting time to join St Andrew’s. With considerable change afoot, there is so much impact to be made as the school goes from strength to strength.

Employer

St Andrew's CofE High School

Address

SACKVILLE ROAD

WORTHING

WEST SUSSEX

BN14 8BG

Contact

Mia Lowney

head@sta-worthing.com

01903820676

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Facilities management supervisor

Level 3 (A level)

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