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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.
That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Location: Napier School, Farnborough, GU14 6EF
Salary: 26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence required
Are you a practical, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in a job well done? We're looking for a Facilities Assistant to help keep Napier School safe, efficient, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
You'll be part of a small, dedicated team maintaining our buildings, equipment, and grounds to the highest standards. From planned maintenance and repairs to refurbishment projects, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school every day.
If you have a background in maintenance, repair, or a specialist trade (such as plumbing, joinery, electrics, or decorating) and a can-do attitude, we'd love you to join our team.
Key responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the site
• Take responsibility for a specialist trade area (e.g. plumbing, electrical, decorating, or joinery)
• Support refurbishment and improvement projects
• Conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH standards
• Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment in good working order
• Liaise with external contractors to support site improvements and repairs

What we're looking for:

• Experience in general maintenance and at least one specialist trade
• Good understanding of health and safety and site management procedures
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and use initiative
• A strong team player with excellent attention to detail
• A reliable, proactive approach and commitment to high professional standards
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

If you're reliable, skilled, and enjoy keeping a busy environment running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
About us
Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England.
Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism??
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 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.
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