Facilities Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

High Halstow Primary Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2421-4S
• Posted:11/05/2023
• Pay:£8,990 - £20,789 per annum, dependent on hours
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:29/05/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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If you are interested in this role, please send an updated CV to talent@latrust.org.uk. Alternatively, we also accept CV's in paper form which you can hand in to any Leigh Academies Trust reception area. 

Please state whether you are interested in the part-time or full-time role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Assistant to join High Halstow Primary Academy as soon as possible. We are looking for a suitably skilled, reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Duties will include general maintenance of the building and grounds, hygiene control across all areas of the school, general security and site safety and some cleaning as required. You will be a key holder for the site, and some unsocial hours may be occasionally required.

The applicant is likely to have had previous experience of premises and general maintenance, should be physically fit, enjoy working as part of a team in a school setting and be a confident communicator. There will be a need for good time management, to prioritise duties and work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will ensure our school site is maintained to the highest standard to offer all our children the best learning environment both indoors and out. The applicant will work closely alongside the Site Manager.

Other responsibilities of the role include:

• ​​​​​​​Provide equipment as requested by education staff and ensure the Horticulture area is kept in a safe condition.
• To prepare the Horticulture area, as advised by the Horticulture Teacher, to enable the students to access a high-quality environment which allows them to undertake their courses and qualifications.
• To maintain the flower beds and other green areas of the academy.​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​To work alongside and as part of the site team

Benefits of working as a Facilities Assistant at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

• 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service 
• Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
• You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team 
• A flexible and proactive ethos 
• Training and qualifications supported / encouraged 
• Mileage allowance for travel between sites 
• Paid overtime 
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) 
• Free, on-site parking at every site 
• Dedicated site office 

This is a permanent role and our ideal candidate will be able to work full-time, Monday to Friday, but we can be receptive to candidates seeking a part-time opportunity (minimum 16 hours per week). The salary being offered will range from £8,990 - £20,789 per annum, dependent on hours worked per week​​​​​.

Information about the school

High Halstow Primary Academy is an over -subscribed one form entry village primary school. Pupils are hard working and respectful and parents and carers work closely with us to ensure our pupils receive the best opportunities.

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is integral to our curriculum. We aim for our pupils to become well-rounded, lifelong learners and global citizens that are ready for secondary school and beyond.

The school is fortunate to have fantastic indoor and outdoor environments to enhance the learning opportunities for the pupils. Additionally, all KS1 and KS2 pupils have access to a 1:1 device which enables staff to further adapt teaching and learning experiences. The academy is an Ofsted Graded ‘good’ school with ambitions to be outstanding. Leigh Academies Trust provides outstanding opportunities for staff to work collaboratively as well as receiving high-quality professional development at all stages of the career journey.

We have been graded as a “good school” by Ofsted in 2014:-

• Most pupils make good progress and achieve well in most subjects. Some make exceptional progress from their starting points.
• The school is improving because the headteacher, staff and governors make good use of information on how well pupils make progress to improve teaching and learning.
• Achievement in reading has improved. Most pupils learn to read quickly and reach the expected levels because phonics (the sounds letters make) is taught well. Pupils who fall behind are effectively supported and catch up quickly.
• Teaching and learning are good overall and some teaching is outstanding over time. Most teachers have high expectations of the pupils and teach interesting lessons. Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good.
• Pupils are proud of their school and attendance has improved, so that it is now above the national average. This has helped improve the progress pupils make.

Our vision and values: High Halstow Primary Academy has at its core the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education.

We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Through our extended curriculum we seek to meet the needs of the individual.

We aim to build a community where everyone feels equally valued, safe and challenged to do their best in everything.

We are committed to ensuring the very best for our children in order for them to play a significant part in society.

"We believe in the huge potential of our pupils and focus relentlessly on high aspirations and high achievement. We recognise for some this could be in academic subjects whilst for others their strengths could lie in other areas such as sports and the arts." - Principal Gemma Stangroom

Job Contact Information

• Name:Olivia Couzins
• Address:Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8TF
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

Documents

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• Facilities Assistant | Job Description | High Halstow Primary Academy