We are looking for a versatile and outgoing individual to join the team as a Weekend Duty Manager/ Caretaker, working on a permanent basis, to support our community hire and lettings activities. The hours will be 16 per weekend across Saturday and Sunday with shifts between the hours of 7am to 10pm dependent on bookings. Occasional weekday evenings may also be offered.

The type of person we are looking for is likely to possess infectious enthusiasm, a reliable and highly organised individual, who can multi-task, with a professional and friendly disposition.  He or she will be resilient, driven, determined, and ambitious.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

This post is based in Tamworth at Landau Forte Academy Amington on Woodland Road and Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form on the Ashby Road and will report to the LFE Manager. For any queries about the role or to arrange a tour of the sites please contact Sophie Hammond shammond@lfct.org.uk

Key information

·       Start date: ASAP

·       Hours: 16 (6-16 hours would be considered)

·       Contract: Permanent 

·       Salary: Competitive

·       Closing Date:  Monday 4 May 2026

We are also looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:

·       Excellent customer service skills

·       A good multi tasker and logical thinker

·       Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.

·       Able to work on his or her own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy

·       Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team

·       Excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker

·       Excellent time management skills

·       Willingness to work unsociable hours to support the Academy facilities lettings business

·       Flexibility to support the team, this will include shift work and weekend working

·       Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Duties for this job will include (but are not limited to):

·       Meet and greet customers and facilitate the smooth running of external hires.

·       Clearing and setting up of rooms.

·       Setting up party equipment including large bouncy castles.

·       Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms

·       Assisting with ensuring the security of the site.

·       Be the initial point of contact for enquiries in person and via email.

·       Maintain a tidy and orderly work area across the site including the pool area

·       Be responsible for all bookings during your working shift, ensuring the Academy is set correctly and kept tidy.

·       Supervising and supporting other team members on shift when required.

·       Working in the bar/coffee shop when required

·       Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Academy’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at work.

Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO or LFE Manager.

·       A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·       The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy

·       Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·       A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·       Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

·       Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013.

We are a rapidly improving 11-16 academy under new leadership, with a Progress 8 score which improved dramatically from 2015. It is a vibrant place to work with committed staff and a student body who’s behaviour Ofsted described as ‘polite, courteous and respectful’. Our aim is to continue this arc of improvement. Opportunities for professional development are enhanced by our partnership with the Landau Forte Teaching School Alliance.

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.

·       Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10

·       Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

·       Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

·       Complete the application form online

·       Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk