Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Facilities Officer to join our team and work across all our schools in the Trust (Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover). The successful candidate will work on a rotational basis, assisting with the maintenance and security of the buildings and grounds to ensure all operational needs of the Trust are met. You must have a can-do attitude and work well in a team.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be hardworking
* Be reliable
* Be trustworthy
* Have experience of facilities and operational functions (desirable)
* Hold a qualification in, or willing to be trained in one or a multiple of the following skills:
* Electrical installation/maintenance (to Edition 18)
* Plumbing
* Painting & Decorating
* Carpentry
* Grounds Maintenance (including synthetic surfaces) and/or other recognisable trades (essential)
* Have experience of working with, or willing to be trained in the use of Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAFM) (essential)
* Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) (Manual preferred)
* Own transport (Essential)
37 hours (rota basis between 6am - 22.30)
52 weeks (some weekends)
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
* Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
* As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
* Regular wellbeing and social activities
* Counselling and mental wellbeing support
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Electric car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
* Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
* Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Information about the trust:
Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:
Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School.
We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.
Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures… Empowering children’s futures… Strengthening communities.
To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’:
* Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.
* Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.
* Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.
* Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.
* Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.
* Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.
* Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.
* Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.
* Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,734.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application question(s):
* Do you have your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person
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