Caretaker
Lodge Park Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2JHDeadline is today
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a permanent role This role will be 52 weeks, Full time, to be discussed at interview
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC 08 - FTE £25,992 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who we are looking for
- Educated to GCSE level.
- Knowledge and expertise in minor maintenance and repair
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of bespoke lettings software
- Competent in the exchange of information with academy staff and external stakeholders.
- Meet customers’ requirements as part of customer care for lettings.Experience in dealing with regular system inspections such as heating and security; and the organisation of emergency repairs or decisions on planned maintenance.
- Stock control of designated equipment and materials equipment and to undertake general porterage duties.
- Requirement to undertake tasks both indoors and outdoors which may include cleaning, minor repairs in toilet areas, dealing with spillages, waste collection etc.
What the school offers its staff
About us
At Lodge Park Academy we believe in choice not chance. Through a high-quality education we work to secure the best life opportunities for our students. We want them to be self-confident, respectful and resilient young people who can engage creatively with the world. By developing their academic knowledge and their problem-solving skills, they are enabled to progress to the next phase of education or into the world of work and training, empowering them to take their place in society.
Providing our young people access to quality education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. Underpinned by our values of ambition and aspiration, respect and resilience, courage and gratitude, we are student focused. We have high expectations of our students and staff, and high aspirations for them.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC 08 - FTE £25,992 per annum
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays ([NB this is for 52 week contracts only]
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- discounts on car leasing
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Further details about the role
About the role
This is apermanent role
This role will be 52 weeks, Full time, to be discussed at interview
To be responsible along with the Site Supervisor for all aspects of Site Management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the Academy. This includes Security, Cleaning, monitoring Contracts and Contractors, Planned Maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs and refurbishments.
- To provide advice on long and short term maintenance requirements to support a cost effective maintenance program which reduces risk.
- To work with the Site Supervisor (where applicable) and Core Facilities & Estates teams to arrange quotations; striving to achieve high quality, value for money services.
- To be responsible for regular, pro-active maintenance checks (including statutory/PPM) and initiating any required follow-up actions as appropriate.
- To select and appoint approved Contractors for reactive and planned maintenance tasks in areas such as heating, lighting and plumbing, ensuring the Trust’s procedures are adhered to at all times.
- To be responsible for monitoring contractors working on site and ensuring work is completed to the required standard and value for money is achieved.
- To be responsible for the regular testing of all building systems such as Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Security & Safety.
- To be responsible for ensuring the security of Academy buildings at all times.
- To act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the academy site on a Rota basis or as required.
- To be responsible for regular scheduled Health and Safety checks of buildings, grounds, safety systems (including compliance with Fire Safety & Legionella regulations) and equipment. To ensure the completion and regular review of the Premises records.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Lodge Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 987 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lodge Park Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@dret.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01509320148
Lodge Park Academy is a mixed secondary school situated on the edge of Corby in Northamptonshire, which was officially opened by Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton in May 2013. We offer a high quality education for students aged 11 to 19.
The aim of the academy, which is a proud member of the David Ross Education Trust, is to work in partnership with parents, industry and the community to deliver a world-class education for our students.
Our values and ethos
Resilience, Respect, Tolerance
We are proud to be leading education providers for the community we serve. Our academy combines the highest standards of teaching with impressive new facilities.
Lodge Park understands that every student needs a strong academic foundation to achieve the highest standards. We also understand that this can be supported by a multitude of co-curricular activities. From sport to music, CCF to technology, there is something for everyone. Our aim is that students develop new interests and life-long passions while at our academy.
We offer an academic curriculum which is supported by an innovative programme of co-curricular activities that support the development of well-rounded and confident individuals. We want every student to be the very best they can be, and a credit to themselves and their community.
Since joining the David Ross Education Trust in 2013, our ability to do this has further strengthened. We are proud that we are able to offer our students unrivalled enrichment and sporting opportunities, building confidence and shaping aspirations in all our young people.
Arranging a visit to Lodge Park Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dret.co.uk.
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