About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

·       Paid wellbeing day per year.

·       £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

·       Employee assist programme.

·       Generous pension and a competitive salary.

·       Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

·       Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

·       An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

·       Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.

·       An excellent catering provision.

·       A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Main Duties Include:

· Support with the opening and locking of the Academy building and external sports facilities for community use, which can be daytime, evening or weekends.

· Ensure external hirers receive a high quality of service and their queries answered promptly and politely.

· Assist with the setting up and clearing away of equipment and furniture required for community use and school events, ensuring facilities are prepared on time for hirers/school users. This will include setting up tables and chairs during exam periods in the Sports Hall, Activity Studio and Main Hall as required and assisting with the set up and clearing away of equipment and furniture used during school events.

· Ensure facilities are clean and returned to agreed layouts and ready for school use at the end of periods of community use.

· Provide on-site security during community use hours and the supervision of the buildings and grounds to prevent damage and nuisance. Ensure facilities are being used safely and as intended, including the correct equipment and footwear.

· Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of all buildings and grounds connected with community use are to the required standard. Undertake any site cleaning or general maintenance as required.

· Prevent unauthorised/unsafe parking on the school site.

· Refer to the community hire booking system (School Hire) to manage bookings for each session.

· Respond promptly to all enquiries for facility hire, providing the necessary pricing information, availability details and paperwork as required.

· Assist the Facilities Team with general maintenance, health and safety checks, event setup including exams etc. as required.

Weekday evening shifts between the hours of 17.00 - 22.30

Weekend shifts between the hours of 08.00- 20.30