Premises Maintenance Operative (Caretaker) - Full-time

Leigh Academy Tree Tops, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2004-120S
• Posted:23/11/2021
• Pay:£19,799 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank ho
• Start Date:December 2021
• App Close Date:06/12/2021 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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About the role: Leigh Academies Trust has a fantastic opportunity for a committed and motivated Premises Maintenance Operative to join our collaborative team from December 2021, working across our academies in the Maidstone area.

This full time position will assist the wider Estates Team with the care of the academies' premises, ranging from general maintenance duties including minor repair and refurbishment works, porterage and other duties, supporting the Site Manager in ensuring the health and safety and security of our academies.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ideally you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic training opportunities so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be up-skilled or trained.

The successful candidate will be joining an experienced team and be expected to work at the following academies, under the direction of the Site Manager: Oaks Primary Academy, Langley Park Primary Academy, Tree Tops Primary Academy, Molehill Primary Academy, Snowfields Academy and Bearsted Primary Academy (situated within the same building as Snowfields Academy). Due to the mobile nature of the role the successful applicant will need to have a driving licence and access to their own vehicle.

This is a full time and permanent position which offers a salary of £19,799 per annum, based on 37 hours per week. Please be aware that interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, therefore, we strongly encourage early applications.

Click here to view the close proximity of the academy sites that this role works across. 

Do you know anyone that might be interested in a Caretaker/Premises Maintenance Operative role? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply email talent@latrust.org.uk with the candidates’ name and contact details and we will be in touch with them about potential opportunities across the Trust. *Please ensure to obtain the person's consent to share their personal details.

Benefits of working as a Caretaker 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 

Information about the school

Our Academy is a happy, caring and vibrant community which offers a stimulating and safe learning environment. By developing potential, drive and self-esteem we help everyone to become a unique, responsible, respectful, happy, motivated and successful individual. In June 2019 we were judged by Ofsted to be a GOOD school with Outstanding for Leadership and management and also for pupils’ personal development and welfare. We are so proud and happy! Check out our celebration ‘flash mob’ video to see us dancing with joy!

The Academy is well equipped, having its own Nursery, library, 2 halls, a child friendly kitchen for cooking lessons and extensive outdoor areas including outdoor classrooms, a forest and a sports field. We aim to give every child the very best start to their education through lively and engaging teaching using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning active, meaningful and relevant. All our staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every class.

Our website aims to give you a taste of what we do at Tree Tops, along with a range of information, including ways to support your child’s learning at home.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require further information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve
• Address:Brishing Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9EZ
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: joinus@latrust.org.uk

Documents

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• Premises Maintenance Operative-Job Description-Tree Tops Primary Academy