Facilities Coordinator

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 70,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In over 23 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 11,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's College School, Cascais is one of the recent additions to the Inspired Group. The College is currently open to Year 9 and will be opening Year 10 next year. Pupils primarily study the Cambridge International curriculum but will be offering IGCSEs from other examination boards as well. When Year 12 opens in September 2026, the school will be running the International Baccalaureate.

The College has fast established a reputation for excellence in Portugal and is set to become one of the most highly prized education schools not only in Portugal but beyond. Its location in one of the most prized districts in Portugal together with its unrivalled facilities and outstanding staff has led to it’s remarkable growth in its student roll to 704 students this year (a growth of 55% from the previous year).

The College will launch its new boarding provision in 2024. Facilities include provision for up to 50 pupils, all situated within the College walls on a campus above the main secondary building with stunning views of the Sintra mountains and the Atlantic coast. Boarders and boarding staff will have access to the school facilities including a 25m swimming pool, tennis and padel courts, gyms, basketball courts, dance and music facilities and 5G astroturf for multiple sports including football and rugby.

All staff at King’s College School are actively involved in the pastoral life of school. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

Due to the constant growth of King’s College School Cascais, we are looking to hire a Facilities Coordinator to join our team.

We are looking for someone with relevant experience in the intended area, results-oriented and demanding. We offer this opportunity to join an excellent, young and dynamic team, as well as salary according to the responsibility and role performed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the normal course of all activities, spaces and equipment in an efficient, effective and professional way respecting safety standards;

Controlling the state of material resources, preventing their deterioration and/or breakdown, evaluating and ensuring the installation, rehabilitation and/or repair of infrastructure, machinery or equipment;

Identify, execute and control the preventive maintenance and monitor the interventions carried out by external partners;

Identify, execute and control the corrective maintenance;

Follow and control the resolution of urgent problems;

Plan, follow-up and monitor the activities carried out by the internal team and external teams involved in the functioning of the infrastructures and equipment, in accordance with the regulations;

Ensure the resolution of situations identified Post-Work carried out in the last 5 years;

Control the cleaning team and procedures;

Monitor and control the security team;

Request, compare and grant proposals for necessary work to be carried out by external teams;

Support security procedures;

Support all procedures during events held at the school.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Advanced English level

High level of responsibility, proactivity and dynamism; motivation to be a team worker;

Clean appearance;

Civil construction knowledge, equipment maintenance;

Proficiency in using work tools;

Immediate availability.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.