Whether your experience comes from facilities management, construction, maintenance, property services, a trade background or practical hands-on work, we would love to hear from you.
What Matters Most to Us
We recognise that skills, experience and attitude can be just as valuable as formal qualifications.
If you have practical maintenance skills, enjoy tackling a variety of tasks and take pride in keeping buildings and grounds in excellent condition, we encourage you to apply.
GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) is essential.However, where candidates can demonstrate relevant skills and experience, we are committed to supporting the successful candidate to achieve any required qualifications through training and professional development.
Application Guidance:
Please use the Skills section of our application platform on SAM People Recruit to help you complete your application form, as these are the criteria that the selection panel will assess when carrying out shortlisting.
We're Looking for Someone Who Can Demonstrate:
- Experience of carrying out building repairs, maintenance or practical site-related duties?
- An understanding of health and safety requirements and how these are applied in practice?
- The ability to maintain safe, secure and welcoming environments?
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload?
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team?
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills when working with colleagues, contractors and visitors?
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the changing needs of a busy school environment?
- A willingness to learn, share good practice and develop professionally
- A commitment to supporting children and young people by contributing to a positive school environment
In Return, We Offer:
A rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on the lives of young people
A supportive and friendly team environment
The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Support to gain relevant qualifications where required
A comprehensive induction programme
Excellent career progression opportunities across our Trust
Access to a wide range of well-being and staff support services
The opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to investing in people
Join Us and Make a Difference
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to use their practical skills in a meaningful role where they can see the difference they make every day.
If you are enthusiastic, take pride in your work and want to be part of a school community that values people, development and teamwork, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply for this post, please click on APPLY NOW and you will be taken to our application platform SAM people Recruit.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Damon Orton by email in the first instance dorton@ascenttrust.org