What skills and experience we're looking for
Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Apprentice Site Supervisor | Whole Year | 37 hours per week | Level 4 (£24,404 - £25,584)
Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint a conscientious, organised, highly motivated and flexible Apprentice Site Supervisor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with keen interest in maintenance, security and health and safety to gain practical experience whilst securing an official qualification. The role may require working across Maple Court Academy and Eaton Park Academy.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an apprenticeship course funded by the Trust. Upon successful completion, you will secure a permanent role of Site Supervisor, which may be based at any academy within the Trust.
As part of the Trusts Staff Development programme, further opportunities will be available for career and pay progression.
Brief Summary of Role
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will assist in the general maintenance and site security of the academy. This will include:
• Porterage duties
• Waste disposal
• Daily site maintenance, including planned and preventative maintenance schedules
• Delivery distribution and furniture moving, as required
• Site security, including opening and locking of site
• Contractor supervision, as and when needed
An apprenticeship programme includes regular training with a college, other training organisation or online/external assessor visits. At least 20% of the apprentices’ working hours will be spent training or studying.
Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.
What the school offers its staff
Our Purpose
At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:
Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm
Why Maple Court?
Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.
At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop. Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.
The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team.
Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
The Benefits of Working for Our Trust
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 25.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
We’re Disability Confident!
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.
We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.
If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 25th November 2024 at 9:00am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.