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Facilities Manager

Hermitage Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Facilities Manager to join our dedicated team.

We are a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school and sixth form with over 1000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas. Everything we do at Hermitage Academy is tailored to making students feel happy about coming into school, enjoying learning, making good friends and feeling safe.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

  • A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
  • A positive and caring ethos
  • An excellent learning environment and resources
  • A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
  • A supportive and effective governing body

We can offer:

  • National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • 31 days annual leave entitlement 
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year

The successful candidate will:

  • Have Facilities, Construction, or Building services management background and related qualifications.
  • Have experience managing a team
  • Be proactive and self-motivated.
  • Have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Monday 7th February 2022

Interviews taking place Friday 11th February 2022

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to Samantha.Lish@hermitageacademy.co.uk or by post to Samantha Lish, Support Services Manager, Hermitage Academy, Waldrige Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AD. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.