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Are you enthusiastic and looking for a job where every day is different? Have you got previous experience working in a school or have a hands-on approach to work? Do you enjoy working under pressure and thinking on your feet?
If so, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity in helping to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment as a member of the hard-working team at John Cabot Academy. This role sits within the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team.
We want our students to thrive academically; flourish and grow as young people. To fulfill this ambition, our staff are inspired by learning and create a school where students are engaged, challenged and inspired.
We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of our community by enabling them to learn from each other and providing opportunities to contribute to Academy life and the wider community.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs to waste collection. You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work well as a member of an established team and have a flexible approach to working. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar type role, however transferrable skills from a comparable role or background will be considered.
The ideal candidate will be able to support their team, maintain the security of the premises and its contents, lighting, heating and cleaning of premises, providing porterage, defined handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premise sharing their enthusiasm and commitment with both the department and to the students. An ability to work collaboratively is essential as we are a strong team.
Duties
* Responding to a demanding and varied workload
* Helping to ensure the grounds and buildings are open, clean and hazard free
* Conducting required compliance tasks
* Record keeping
* Stock replenishment
* Inbound and outbound delivery duties
* Setting-up meeting rooms/assembly hall
* Reactive repairs to the buildings and grounds
* Seasonal weather duties (e.g. clearing of snow, gutters and drains)
* Maintenance, painting and decorating
* Forming good working relationships with colleagues
* Promoting and encouraging a strong Health & Safety culture
The successful candidate will receive training in fire safety, asbestos awareness, control of legionella, site safety and various compliance checks required by law.
Key Dates
Closing date: 14/03/2025
Interview date: 24/03/2025
About The Cabot Learning Federation
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, and various other educational provisions.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
How To Apply
Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal. CVs will not be accepted.
Safeguarding And Pre-employment Checks
The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Facilities Services
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