[241004BR1] Facilities Support Worker
Millbay Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
8 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.45 - £12.65 Hourly NJC Grade B, Point 3-4
[241004BR1] Facilities Support Worker job summary
Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Facilities Support Worker to join our team on a casual contract in January.
Post: Facilities Support Worker
Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG
Salary: Grade B Pt 3 - 4 £24,027 - £24,404 per annum pro rata
Hourly Rate: £12.45 rising to £12.65 per hour
Contract Type: Casual, part time
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Facilities Support Worker on an ad-hoc basis to support the school with cover in the facilities and catering departments and to assist with the opening and closing of the school for external lettings. This will be during periods of staff absence and busy periods where extra staff is needed.
About the successful candidate
The successful candidate will need to be reliable, flexible and happy to support in different departments both in and out of normal school hours. The role would suit anyone with experience in basic maintenance, cleaning, equipment set-up or working in a kitchen. Training will be given to the successful candidate to allow them to work safely and effectively in either of the departments.
About the School
Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.
Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.
At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.
About the Trust
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Devon, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by contacting our recruitment department on recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 8th December 2024
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing 16th December 2024
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Millbay Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 545 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Millbay Academy website (opens in new tab)
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