What we are offering:
- Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
- We support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
- We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.
- We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
- July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
- Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
- Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn
Our School
Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships
Our PROUD values Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined, guide all aspects of school life.
Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.
The Department
The Facilities Department at Uxbridge High School plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that supports effective teaching and learning. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, the team oversees the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring all areas are fit for purpose and compliant with health and safety standards.
The Position
We are looking to appoint a proactive and reliable Facilities Assistant to join our Facilities Team. This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring our school remains safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for students, staff, visitors and community users.
Working as part of a team, you will undertake a wide range of duties including security, site inspections, maintenance, minor repairs, porterage, event support, lettings and customer service. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities, estates, construction, engineering, customer service or similar environments. Above all, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.
Hours of Work/ Flexible Working
We welcome applicants from those seeking flexible working.
- Part-time employment
- School working hours
- Term -time plus additional weeks
- Flexible working arrangements that support family and commitments
Successful applicants are welcome to discuss possible working arrangements further during the interview
Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.
Pay: £18,812.00-£27,151.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person