Regional Site Operative

The Role

Regional Site Operative - Perry Court E-ACT Academy

E-ACT is a multi academy trust with 28 academies across England, our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that other schools may not be able to do. Our regional teams provide a tailored support and expert advice to the academies in their regions.

Bristol is responsible for six academies, 2289 pupils, 325 academy staff and a regional team of 31. With a commitment to making a significant and lifelong difference to our pupils which are from some of Bristol's most disadvantaged communities, the successful candidate will work with us to provide the best possible learning environment for our children. 

We are looking for a Regional Site Operative located at Perry Court E-ACT Academy to commence employment as soon as possible; at times you will also be expected to travel to and support the other academies so a full clean driving licence is essential for the role (you will also need business insurance on your vehicle). Your role will consist of premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, and operation of plant, porter and handy person duties.

We require practical, positive and energetic people who would take pride in maintaining our schools. You will play an integral part of the estates team and assist in ensuring that the environment (inside and out) is safe, well maintained and meets Health and Safety requirements. Duties will include security, general maintenance, minor repair work, and ensuring safety, good order and the tidiness of the school sites. We also expect the successful candidate to have a good understanding of IT.

The successful candidate will ideally have hands on experience of buildings and grounds maintenance and compliance, be a natural team player and communicator, and be able to demonstrate resourcefulness and a flair for ‘getting things done.’

If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the job.

Our Academy - Perry Court E-ACT Academy

A happy 3-11 primary academy in Hengrove, Bristol. We provide varied and exciting learning experiences and are focused on preparing our pupils f or the next stage in their educational journey.

Come join our team:

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

• Ofsted good/outstanding rated, recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.
• Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.
• Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.
• A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

A great place to live and work

Twice named the best city in Britain to live in by The Sunday Times, Bristol is also home to five E-ACT academies. The city has its own unmistakable identity, and has a thriving current and historical arts scene, not to mention some of the country’s strongest green credentials.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

How to apply:

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th June 2022 at 18:00

The interview date has yet to be confirmed, shortlisted candidates will be notified via email once the advert has closed.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

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.

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