Facilities Assistant

Discovery Academy; Longton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the Facilities Team on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will carry out routine general maintenance, uphold high standards of work and have an understanding of security issues. English communication with staff and students is essential for the post.

The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary of £24,609 to £25,799 per year, reflecting Level 4 responsibilities within the academy.

Qualifications

• Carry out routine general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain security awareness and address issues as required.
• Communicate with staff and students in clear English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine general maintenance.
• Maintain security awareness and address issues as required.
• Communicate with staff and students.

Skills

General maintenance

Public interaction

Security awareness

Job description

Principal: Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon AsPossible | Facilities Assistant | Permanent | Whole Year | 35 hours per week |Level 4, Actual Salary £24,609 to £25,799

The Discovery Academy isseeking to appoint a Facilities Assistant to form part of the Facilities Team.The successful candidate should have proven industry experience of carrying outroutine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working andalso have a good understanding of security issues.

The ability to converse atease with members of the public, including staff and students in accuratespoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able tofulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium ofEnglish.

OurPurpose

Atthe Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching andlearning every lesson, every day that allows every student to achievesuccess". As an Academy we havecreated a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment toensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for allstudents. We believe having highexpectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and studentsto develop in a caring, supportive environment.

WhyDiscovery?

The Discovery Academy isone of the largest Academies in Stoke-on-Trent. It boasts a £21 millionbuilding with world class facilities, including extensive sport and recreationareas. The building design has a faculty-based organisation in which subject areasare co-located to foster collaboration and project-based learningopportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academicfacilities across the Academy.

TheAcademy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trentand consists of two Secondary Academies, four Primary Academies and a Central Team.Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of Primary and SecondaryAcademies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-classeducation for every child that overcomes inequality. This means that we recruitoutstanding staff and make their professional development a number onepriority.