Join Our Team as a Buildings Officer at Atlas Academy!

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for maintaining safe and efficient school environments? Atlas Academy is seeking a Buildings Officer to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our facilities are well-maintained and compliant with health and safety regulations.

Position: Buildings Officer
Location: Atlas Academy
Salary: SCP 12 – 16 (£27,711 - £29,572)
Contract Type: Permanent, 52 weeks per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, split shift pattern with potential to move to full days within 12 weeks
Annual Leave: 29 days plus 8 Bank holidays, increasing to 32 days plus 8 Bank holidays after 5 years’ service
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Role Summary: As a Buildings Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managing and administering budgets for maintenance, grounds maintenance, cleaning, and utilities.
• Overseeing the provision and use of materials and equipment.
• Holding and managing keys, ensuring the security of all buildings.
• Liaising with emergency services and contractors.
• Performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Supporting outside agencies using school facilities.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of the school grounds.

Person Specification:

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above, good literacy and numeracy skills, willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Desirable: Experience in a school environment, general site work, or a trade.
• Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks, strong communication skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and independent work capabilities.
• Personal Qualities: Resilience, commitment, high motivation, ability to work under pressure, and alignment with school values.

About Us:

Atlas Academy is a vibrant school at the heart of its community, dedicated to fostering strong parental partnerships to support our pupils. Our passionate senior leadership team drives school improvement and empowers children to experience more than just the national curriculum, instilling a lifelong love of learning. Conveniently located within good commutable distance of Wakefield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley, with excellent access to major roads and a local train station within walking distance, we are part of the Astrea Academy Trust. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, embracing each individual's unique background and heritage to enhance the life chances of our pupils.

In return we can offer you: 

• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• A strong caring ethos and supportive team 
• The opportunity to make a real difference 
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Networking opportunities across the wider Astrea Academy Trust team.