Facilities Officer - Goodwin Academy
Goodwin Academy, Deal, CT14 9BD18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: All year round position
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TSAT Support Staff Pay Group 3 £26,033 - £30,212 + 14% shift allowance
Additional allowances
14% shift allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks and support capital projects and developments.Your primary location will be based at Goodwin Academy, however you may be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub.
The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school.
What you will need to succeed:
For further details please see the attached Job description
- Previous experience as a caretaker or similar
- Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
- Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets
- Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning
- Health & Safety management
- Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Full clean driving licence with access to own transport.
Join us at Goodwin Academy and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow!
What the school offers its staff
Thinking Facilities ensure our academies are safe, secure and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors. The team support and oversee, site maintenance, through a dedicated help desk service and committed site staff, caretaking and cleaning services, advice and support on the development of capital building projects, health and safety management and support, including oversight of planned maintenance services and training and development.
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across our Trust hubs.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
- Tax Relief on Uniform: Claim for uniform maintenance, with no receipts required.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Goodwin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 852 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goodwin Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Goodwin Academy is a vibrant and engaging key stage 3-5 mixed academy based in the heart of Deal. At Goodwin, we are committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’
We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate ethos, which enables our students to grow in a supportive atmosphere conductive to their development. Where students need additional support, we will look to meet their needs through our highly effective pastoral system.
The school has a thriving extra-curricular programme with many opportunities for students to grow their talents. In the sporting arena, the school has a wide range of very successful teams and have regular student productions, dance shows and exhibitions.
Ultimately, we aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.
Arranging a visit to Goodwin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.
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