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Ormiston Academies Trust

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Job summary

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking an Apprentice Site Technician to join our Facilities team starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will ensure the maintenance and security of the Academy environment while completing a nationally recognized apprenticeship program. This role involves working in a collaborative team to support the Academy's operations and contribute to creating a positive educational environment for our students.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to health and well-being programmes
Supportive development environment

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Attention to detail and proactive approach.
  • Willingness to complete apprenticeship courses.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure security, care, and availability of Academy facilities.
  • Contribute to maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the site.
  • Work on a shift rotation from Monday to Friday.

Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 Facilities services operative apprenticeship
Level 3 Facilities management supervisor apprenticeship

Job description

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Job Reference # EDV/2025/OBA/02209 Location Ortongate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Term Full-Time Salary £7.55 Hourly

National Apprentice Rate - £14,563.95 per annum Closing Date 11:59pm, 13th Jul 2025 Start Date September 2025 Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) TBC APPLY NOW SAVE JOB SHARE

About This Role

Required for September 2025, we are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Site Technician to join our hard-working and dedicated Facilities team. The successful candidate will ensure the security, care and availability of the Academy building, furniture, fittings and equipment; to ensure a satisfactory physical environment. The role is incredibly varied and the successful candidate will contribute to the maintenance, cleanliness and security of the site. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and team work skills, as well as a good attention to detail.

The successful candidate will work on a shift rotation Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00am 6:30pm. The contract will be fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship.

We will support the successful candidate to complete either a Level 2 Facilities services operative apprenticeship or a Level 3 Facilities management supervisor apprenticeship course as appropriate/dependent on experience. This will be discussed at interview.

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED December 2019), conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent road and rail links.

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer.

Why work for Ormiston? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is for a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact.

If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest, to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys

  • The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before being part of one of the longest standing trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
  • Working for a trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
  • Being part of a team and community where you belong being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
  • A supportive environment to grow your career an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We Offer

  • An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment.
  • Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses.
  • Access to a range of resources and opportunities through out Academy Trust.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
  • Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services.
  • Guidance, advice and support from both the department and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 13 July 2025 . Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Childrens Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Contact Details Katherine Scothern

01733 233014

Ortongate, Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE2 5RQ 01733233014

http://www.bushfield.co.uk/

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