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Weekend Facilities Maintenance Technician - Part-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-6913-427S
  • Posted:27/04/2022
  • Pay:£10,180 per annum (£18,328 FTE)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:26/05/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:May 2022

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We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the lettings of the buildings and grounds at Cornwallis Academy on a Saturday and Sunday, 18 hours per week 8am - 6pm. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties including maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school building and grounds.

 

Responsibilities of the post holder are not limited to, but will include:

  • Regular maintenance of the site ensuring it remains clean and accessible at all times.
  • Unlocking the premises in advance of the lettings to allow for visitors to access the facility in a timely fashion.
  • Keep a log of visitors in and out of the building to ensure compliance with Fire Safety.
  • Ensure that visitors are directed to the correct area for their letting and the appropriate equipment is available.
  • To be the central point of contact for visitors using the facility, to address their needs and resolve issues as they arise.
  • To secure the premises at the end of the lettings sessions, making sure that facility is protected by the alarm systems.
  • In conjunction with the Site and Facilities Manager organise external contractors to undertake maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.

 

You will be a responsible individual who takes pride in your day to day work. You will be very pro-active in attending to the needs of the school to ensure everything runs smoothly and be able to provide excellent customer service skills as well as having an awareness of health and safety issues. A good understanding of plumbing, electrical systems and DIY would be desirable. 

Any experience of working within a school environment will be of great advantage, as well as a qualification in a trade or Health & Safety but these are not essential requirements.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
  • Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
  • Telephone: 01622 743152
  • Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.