About this role
WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL
FACILITIES OFFICER
Are you looking for an innovative and forward-thinking school which genuinely invests and develops you? Then come and join us at Whitmore High School where we believe all our exceptional staff contribute to transforming students’ lives!
We are looking for a Facilities Officer who would like to join our dynamic and successful school; someone who would like to be part of a friendly and hard-working team.
The successful candidate will:
Be accountable for the effective and operational oversight of the school facilities, internal building, external grounds, while ensuring Health and Safety legislative complianceLead the day-to-day management of the school’s premises and estateManage the school’s site teamMake significant contributions to the development and achievement of the school’s plans, future refurbishment projects, targetLead and advise on Health and Safety and Facilities ManagementEnsure the school environment is safe, secure and compliant for students, staff and visitors.Have a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunitiesBe committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young peopleWhy work for Whitmore High School?
State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilitiesFantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your careerYou’ll be working in a school graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by OFSTEDExceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunitiesStaff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.Free annual flu jabFree use of the on-site gym OFSTED graded the school in March 2025 as Outstanding in all areas and commented “Pupils achieve particularly well at this school due to the ambitious curriculum provided. Pupils are highly engaged and focused in lessons. A clear sense of care resonates through this truly inclusive school.” Our students are happy, well behaved and make excellent progress.
Full details of the post, application form and more information on our school can be viewed on our website www.whitmore.harrow.sch.uk
We reserve the right to interview early for this post should a suitable candidate apply
Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. A copy of our child protection policy can be found on the school website. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this post is listed as an exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.