Facilities Manager

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependent on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent 52 Weeks
Start: January 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Join Groveside School as our Facilities Manager

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, vibrant and inspiring learning environment? Groveside School is searching for an enthusiastic Facilities Manager to join our passionate team and help us keep our school running smoothly, safely and beautifully every single day.

About the Role

As our Facilities Manager, you'll be the heartbeat of school operations-ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well maintained and ready to welcome pupils, staff and visitors every day.

Your role will include:

• Taking responsibility for the overall upkeep, safety and presentation of the school.
• Maintaining buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles and facilities to the highest standard.
• Managing health & safety, including risk assessments and compliance checks.
• Being the friendly face providing reliable security, emergency cover and day-to-day support across the school.
• Coordinating and supervising contractors, overseeing projects and managing maintenance schedules.
• Providing a hands-on caretaking service, keeping our school safe, tidy and welcoming.
• Playing a key role in the smooth operation of heating, lighting, deliveries, site services and more.

Every day will be different-and every day, your work will make a meaningful impact.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Maths and English GCSE
• Thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and rewarding environment.
• Is a strong, organised administrator with excellent attention to detail.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and staff through a restorative, people-first approach.
• Is resilient, approachable, calm under pressure, and brings a great sense of humour to the team.
• Communicates confidently and is able to motivate, support and inspire others.
• Is creative in problem-solving and dedicated to bringing out the best in our school community.

About the school

Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils.

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.