Site Technician 37

The Role

We are looking to appoint a Site Technician to assist with general caretaking duties within the school and wider academy trust as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake site maintenance to the highest standard, ensuring that a safe working environment is practiced at all times. A working knowledge and experience of any of the following would be an advantage; carpentry, electrics, plumbing, decorating and or construction. There will be opportunities to help with the future development of the school grounds and buildings. Flexibility will be needed to assist with staff holidays and absences as needed.

The working pattern is 7.00am until 3.00pm and 11.00am until 7.00pm on alternating weeks.

Examples of duties include; full training will be provided.

·      Water temperatures check

·      Fire safety checks

·      Grounds clearing and inspections.

·      General maintenance and repairs

·      Assisting with school events.

·      Liaising with / working with contractors

We are seeking a reliable, committed, and caring Site Technician who will take pride in the school and work as a member of our academy site maintenance team. We will offer training in all duty areas and will help to develop your current skillset. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate that they are practically minded and have the flexibility required to undertake the variety of duties and responsibilities demanded by the post.

Employee benefits:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the to the Local Government Pension Scheme one of the most competitive on the market
• Discounted Gym memberships

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.