Closing Date: 09/01/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP
Establishment: Erdington Academy Location: Birmingham Salary: £33,366.00 - £35,235.00 Department: Estates Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.142 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SO1.23 - SO1.25
The Role
Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. Are you a reliable, proactive, and dedicated individual seeking a rewarding role in the education sector? We are currently seeking a motivated Premises Manager to join our team at Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in the Birmingham area.
Main Responsibilities Include:
* Acting as the lead person to ensure that the day-to-day, routine and non-routine use of the buildings, preparing them for use (e.g. movement of furniture and equipment), including external functions.
* Taking delivery of stores, materials etc., storing them securely and arranging for the internal transport of goods to their designated location.
* Ensuring heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, making adjustments as necessary, and reporting defects and malfunctions to the Trust Estates and Facilities Manager.
* Responsible for the efficient operation of the academy's utilities and services - gas, water, electricity, lighting, heating, drainage and ancillary equipment, paying due regard to frost precautions.
* Taking immediate appropriate action in the event of a major incident e.g. fire, flood, gas escape, breaking and entering, or other major incident involving the emergency services.
* Providing efficient and effective support to the academy, ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
Qualifications
* Recognised qualification in facilities management, Health and Safety or HR (Desirable)
* 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent (Desirable)
Experience and Skills
* Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties (Essential)
* Knowledge of COSHH regulations (Desirable)
* Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment (Desirable)
* Experience of working in a team (Essential)
* Ability to act on own initiative dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise (Essential)
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media (Desirable)
* Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines (Desirable)
Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Erdington Academy
Kingsbury Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8RE
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