Facilities Manager
The Milton Keynes Academy
Milton Keynes
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,151 – £35,411 per annum (Starting salary dependent upon experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 11 January 2023
Job overview
Thank you for your interest in the role of Facilities Manager at The Milton Keynes Academy. We are seeking a flexible and pro-active individual who will work under the supervision of the Regional Facilities Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, safety and security of the Academy site and the management of site team and contractors.
The post holder will ensure that the site is well maintained and is a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors. They will be expected to provide development and upskilling to the wider site team, enabling, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to achieve the Academy facility plans.
Annual hours will be based on an average working week of 37 hours over 52 weeks, with 25 days annual leave. The person appointed may be expected to be available for lettings on some evenings and occasional weekends. Flexibility will be required in relation to working hours to meet the needs of the school.
MKA is based in central Milton Keynes, an area that continues to grow and thrive at a rapid rate. The Milton Keynes Academy joined Creative Education Trust in September 2018. This has enabled the school to continue its rigorous pursuit of rapid improvement for the children it teaches.
Our staff are inspirational and caring. The students are at the heart of everything we do and if you share our vision of Opportunities for Everyone and are suitably qualified for the role, then we would love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunities employer. MKA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. References from previous employers will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.
If you think that The Milton Keynes Academy would be the right place for you to inspire our students, please visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form, or contact our HR Team on careers@miltonkeynesacademy.org.uk should you require any further information.
We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 January 2023
Interview Date: W/c Monday 16 January 2023
Start date: As soon as possible
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About The Milton Keynes Academy
- The Milton Keynes Academy
- Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK6 5LA
- United Kingdom
Milton Keynes Academy is a dynamic and ambitious secondary school serving the community of Milton Keynes. As an inclusive 11–18 academy, it offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to ensure every student is well prepared for future success. The school emphasises high standards, strong relationships and a culture where students arrive ready to learn, engaged, and keen to make the most of the extracurricular opportunities on offer.
Led by Principal Gordon Farquhar, MKA is first and foremost a place of learning where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to achieve beyond their potential. Learning sits at the centre of everything we do, underpinned by high expectations, strong relationships, and a rich, relevant curriculum delivered by passionate subject specialists. Our staff work collaboratively within departments and across the Trust to ensure teaching is engaging, purposeful, and firmly connected to future pathways and careers.
Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities shaped by student voice, encouraging leadership, confidence, and personal development. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration guide daily life at the academy and are reflected in our motto: Dream, Believe, Succeed.
In May 2025, Ofsted judged The Milton Keynes Academy to be ‘Good’, recognising our strong culture of learning, care, and ambition. We are proud of our progress and excited about our future.
As part of the Creative Education Trust, staff and students at MKA benefit from being part of a national family of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, the Trust has worked in close partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
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