What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic apprentice to work across all of our school sites across Coventry and Warwickshire to assist our Site Services Teams with the day-to-day routine maintenance, security of the buildings and grounds, cleaning duties and smooth running of school sites that form part of the Castle Phoenix Trust.
The role will require driving between sites and therefore the successful candidate will need to have a driving license, their own vehicle and appropriate insurance. Some mini-bus driving may be required, dependent upon age and length of time that you have held your driving license.
• Be responsible for the security of the buildings and grounds including routine and non-routine opening of the premises and setting of alarms.
• Ensure that sites are kept free of all litter and rubbish including fallen leaves. The general litter/glass etc., clearance from all shrub borders, hedgerows, grass areas, gullies, adjacent walls, paths, drives and play areas;
• Work with the Site Services teams in managing all repairs and maintenance needed outside of this job description, progress chasing and reporting on delays to the Head of Estates.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Estates support the operation of the heating plant, maintain required temperatures and the availability of an adequate supply of hot water.
• With training and development, be responsible for minor repair and maintenance work, including: Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing.
• To undertake limited grounds maintenance duties including setting up portable sports facilities for play, taking equipment from and returning it to school stores on a day-to-day basis.
• To ensure an adequate stock of essential items and safe maintenance and control of equipment for the role.
• Monitor fire safety and carry out fire alarm testing.
• Undertake cleaning of areas as required, without encroaching on allocated time required for your monitoring and handy person duties.
• Carry out procedures in the event of emergencies and provide assistance in dealing with general enquiries relating to the use of the site.
• To undertake work during school holidays as defined by the Head of Estates.
• To keep paths, steps, walkways, etc., free of snow and ice, using and ordering salt and grit as necessary.
• To carry out any other relevant duties as requested.
What the school offers its staff
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking a cashback healthcare plan and an employee discount scheme.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• Annual Support Staff Conference for all Support Staff across the Trust.
We are proud of Castle Phoenix Trust, it facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration across multiple sites between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.