Regional Painter

More than one location, E Act

19 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
15 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: SP 16 - 20 (£28,282 - £30,296 per annum) plus Inner/Fringe Allowance depending on location
Additional allowances: Inner/Fringe Allowance depending on location

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Estates Business Partner this post holder will be accountable for:

Working at any of the E-ACT Daventry academy sites and on occasion at our sites in London and Buckinghamshire, as required.
Ensuring all areas are prepared professionally before painting and cleaning after tasks have been completed (including moving furniture and equipment as required).
Ordering painting materials in accordance with E-ACT procurement procedures
Undertaking replacement and routine repairs and minor maintenance work as part of the preparation for painting.
Undertaking PASMA training to undertake painting at height as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment.
Experience of a range of painting and decorating duties.
Knowledge of building cleaning standards.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

Collaborative Working:Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work:Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme:Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

Holiday Entitlement:Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Further details about the role

Job Title:Regional Painter

Location:Daventry, with occasional travel to London and Buckinghamshire

Are you looking to further your career? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about painting and decorating. This role presents an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills.

The role is to provide a painting and decorating service to E-ACT academies in the Daventry area, with occasional coverage in the London and Buckinghamshire regions where required. The role will primarily involve the relevant preparation and painting ofcorridors, classrooms, communal areas, toilets and offices in academies across the region as directed by the Estates Business Partner. The role is full time and permanent, and we are looking for the successful candidate to commence employment as soon as possible.

Pay range:

SCP 16 - SCP 20 (£28,282- £30,296 per annum) with an Inner/Fringe weighting allowance depending on location (£1,000 Fringe or £4,000 Inner London Weighting).

What are we about?

Strategic Vision:We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.

Outstanding Leadership:Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence:We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership:Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration:Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

How to apply: 

Simply click on 'Apply' to submit your application!

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.

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.