Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Education Phase: Through School
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Friday, 20th December 2024
About Us
MacIntyre Academies' first school, which opened in September 2014, was developed in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to offer many children who had previously attended out-of-county schools the opportunity to be educated and receive specialist support much closer to home. We provide 32 places for children and young people (aged 8 to 19) with autism and learning difficulties who are in need of specialist education, care, and support. In addition, the academy offers flexible residential opportunities including 52 week, term time, weekly, and shorter placements in the onsite Children’s Home, Endeavour House. An extended curriculum enables children to take part in after school activities as well as during the weekend and school holiday periods.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Assistant/Handyperson to join this new and exciting Academy and Children’s Home.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for supporting in the upkeep of Endeavour Academy School and Children’s Home (Endeavour House), with specific responsibilities for general maintenance, site security, and cleaning.
Responsibilities
1. Support the upkeep of Endeavour Academy School and Children’s Home.
2. General maintenance and site security.
3. Cleaning and ensuring health and safety compliance.
Minimum Requirements
You will need to have awareness of health and safety and cleanliness of the workplace, handling and use of hazardous materials (COSHH), manual handling experience, and experience of carrying out general unskilled maintenance.
Previous experience of working within a school and holding an Apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent in cleaning or any other relevant trade would also be desirable.
In Return, We Offer:
* Discretionary regional allowance of £1,000 (pro-rata)
* Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro-rata role dependent)
* Excellent Local Government Pension
* MAT Life Day annually
* Enhanced Sick Pay
* Access to an excellent benefits and wellbeing package
* Free eye tests through SpecSavers
* Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Family-friendly policies
* Access to further professional development through the Trust’s Leadership Programmes
* Self-service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
* Termly MAT CAP awards and recognition
* Recommend a Friend Scheme £100 Voucher
* Annual Big Thank You day for all employees
* 20 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the schools
Safeguarding Commitment
MacIntyre Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All positions will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including obtaining references. This post includes engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.
*Salaries are based on Full-Time-Equivalent and are pro-rata for part-time roles. Salaries are dependent on experience with the option of additional hours through the extended school provision.
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