Apprentice Premises Officer

Ash Field Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Ash Field Academy in Leicester is seeking an Apprentice Premises Officer to support site security, health and safety, and daily maintenance during a structured apprenticeship.

You will learn from skilled staff, complete college courses, maintain equipment, keep a logbook, and contribute to weekly safety checks. This fixed-term apprenticeship is 12-18 months with opportunities within Discovery Schools Trust.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs A-C or equivalent qualifications.
• Premises maintenance, site security, health and safety duties during apprenticeship.
• Training provided with college courses during the apprenticeship.
• Learn health and safety practices within the academy environment.
• Maintain resources and equipment in good repair.
• Keep a logbook of projects and skills learned.
• Assist in weekly Health and Safety checks.
• Maintain general good housekeeping across the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Observe, learn and understand a range of maintenance and facilities tasks.
• Work independently or with a team to increase contribution over time.
• Complete suitable college courses during training period.
• Learn the importance of Health and Safety in the academy.
• Maintain and repair resources and equipment.
• Keep a logbook of projects and skills gained.
• Assist in weekly Health and Safety checks.
• Ensure a tidy, organised workspace.

Skills

Work under pressure

Team player

People skills

Communication

Time management

Fault finding

Punctual

Education

GCSEs A-C or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Premises Officer

Ash Field Academy

Salary: £8 per hour; £15,445 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (All year round)

Contract Type: Fixed term for the duration of the Apprenticeship (Approximately 12- 18 months complete the Apprenticeship)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (shifts to be confirmed)

About the Role

Premises Officer support. Dealing with site security, health and safety, day to day maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Why Choose Ash Field Academy?

Ash Field provides an outstanding education for our pupils and our values (Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness) underpin everyday life. Our school motto is 'Reach for Success' and this is apparent with everything that we do. I am honoured to lead such a fantastic school where we are determined to support both children and staff as well as our school community in fulfilling their individual goals.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted 'Outstanding' July 2024

"Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development" - OFSTED.

This role will undertake the following, with training and full support:

• Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of maintenance and facilities skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
• To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department
• To undertake and successfully complete suitable college courses throughout the training period, achieving the academic grades and practical skills
• Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workspace and the academy
• To learn how to maintain resources and equipment and to keep them in good repair
• To maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned
• To assist in the weekly Health and Safety checks
• To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace

Desired skills and Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Enjoys working in a team
• Good people skills
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Good at fault finding
• Punctual and reliable

Entry Requirements:

• 5 x GCSEs A-C Grade or equivalent qualifications

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached to assist in your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking (limited spaces)
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [e-mail] for support.

More about Discovery Schools Trust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.