Site Officer

E Act, Kettering, NN15 7HP

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 December 2024 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 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, all year round
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Scale Point range 12-17 (£27,711 - £30,060)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and Skills:

Maths & English GCSE grades 4-9 (A-C)
Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment
Ability to act on own initiative dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise

What the school offers its staff

What are we about?

Strategic Vision:Wefirmly 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 developinga 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 exceptionalteam 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 25,000 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 atwww.e-act.org.uk

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 of38 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:Enjoy31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Further details about the role

Job Title:Site Officer

E-ACT Bristol Operations are currently seeking a full time regional Site Officer to commence employment as soon as possible once onboarding processes are complete.

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate professional to provide a responsive Site Officer service to our Bristol Academies. Reporting to the North Bristol Hub Estates Business Partner, the purpose of the job is to provide both short-notice and planned Site Officer cover to our Bristol Academies and undertake the normal Site Officer duties to support the operation of that particular Academy. This role suits individuals who are prepared to operate a flexible work pattern within the general Monday – Friday working week. This means on occasion you may be asked to undertake split shift cover although this will be minimised as much as reasonably possible. The contract on offer is all year round (52 week) 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday hours to be arranged with the Business Partner.

Key responsibilities:

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

Regular routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lights and firefighting equipment
Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services
Key holding duties for locking and unlocking of premises, requiring a high attendance level.
Have great practical skills, being able to undertake general maintenance duties and minor repair work including, changing light bulbs/lamps, painting of doors and walls and ensuring fixtures and fittings are in good working order
Clean and tidy all outside spaces, paths, gullies and drains including snow clearance when required and remove graffiti from internal and/or external spaces

Pay range:

Scale Point range 12-17 (£27,711 - £30,060)

Qualifications and Skills:

Maths & English GCSE grades 4-9 (A-C)
Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment
Ability to act on own initiative dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise

For full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification.

How to apply:

Simply click on the above link to apply!

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 applicationsfrom 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.