Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

PERMANENT POST

FULL TIME, FULL YEAR 

BAND G POINT 1 - 5 £38,626 - £42,708

37 HOURS PER WEEK

Changing Lives Learning Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and technically minded, practical person with good computer skills who is a conscientious and flexible individual to undertake a range of site supervision and statutory maintenance duties, both within the academy building and in our grounds. 

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for the effective supervision, security and maintenance tasks at West Lakes Academy, Arlecdon, St Bees and Thornhill Primary School

·         Line management of our facilities staff

·         To ensure that routine procedures for both statutory requirements and general maintenance and servicing are carried out

·         Act as a main key holder for the sites

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has experience in a similar role of estates and or buildings maintenance

·         Has experience of Health and Safety procedures

·         Has the ability to manage their time effectively and demonstrates a flexible proactive approach

·         Has the ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance

·         Is flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude

School experience is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will:

·         Be committed to supporting and enhancing the work of the academy;

·         Quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with colleagues and all stakeholders;

·         Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies;

·         Be able to multi-task and re-prioritise workloads to meet the needs of the academy.

The role will be predominately based at West Lakes Academy but you will need to travel to our local primary schools in the west of the County. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements provided both the needs and objectives of both the individual and the Trust can be met.

For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Shackley, Chief Operations Officer at: shackleyt@changinglives.education

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm,  then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.