Assistant Caretaker

Ref: SCH-E-A-0501

Establishment: Midlands Operations Location: Shenley Academy Salary: 20092.00 - 24982.00 Department: Facilities Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 11/02/2022 09:00 Interview Date: 17/02/2022 Start Date: 21/03/2022

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: SCP7 - 18 Number of Vacancies: 1

The Role

E-ACT is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 28 Academies spanning the length & breath of the country. Our hopes and aspirations of every one of our pupils is the same. By encouraging them to Think Big and believe that anything is possible, by showing them the importance of Team Spirit and by teaching them to carefully think through their decisions to do The Right Thing, we know that everyone of our pupils can realise their potential with us.

Our community includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,500 teaching and non-teaching professional across the country.

The Role

The Midlands Regional Team are looking to recruit an Assistant Caretaker to work as part of the team supporting Shenley Academy & Merritts Brook Primary Academy to provide services consisting of premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, operation of plant, porter and handy person duties.

The role is for 37 hours per week, and is suitable for candidates looking for a full-time role, or part time hours as part as a job share

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager the purpose of the job will be:

To maintain security and safety of premises and contents at all times, open and close at appointed times, carry out security procedures operating intruder alarms as per instructions and securing premises following illegal entry/vandalism
To support the delivery of community lettings by working weekends as a regular part of the shift pattern
To ensure equipment, facilities, sports areas and classrooms meet the needs of timetables and teaching requirement
To ensure all activities and work undertaken meets the H&S standards and are compliant with E-ACT policies.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

What you will get in return

Competitive local Government Pension Scheme
30 days annual leave and statutory Bank Holidays
Ride to Work Scheme
Market leading Personal Development and Training plans to further your career
Access to Mental Health First Aid Programme
24 hours access to Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any further questions we would love to hear from you. Please email: recruit@e-act.org.uk

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Good numeracy/literacy skills		Essential

Skills

Relevant Skills
Ability to act on own initiative dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise	Essential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the regional and Academy teams	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment	Essential
Good numeracy/literacy skills	Essential
Knowledge of COSHH regulations	Essential
Relevant Experience
Experience of working in a team	Essential
Experience
Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties	Essential
Experience of working in an educational environment	Essential