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Assistant Site Manager (Apprentice)
Salary: £6.40 per hour, £12,394 per annum (based on the National Minimum Wage for an apprentice in their first year)
Working hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year.
Start date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a hardworking, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well organised person to join our team as an Assistant Site Manager (Apprentice).
Job Purpose
The role of our Assistant Site Manager (Apprentice) is to support the smooth running of the facilities site/sites within NET Academies Trust. This will include supporting the facilities team and Senior Leaders in ensuring that the facility is safe, auditing the site and support in the scheduling of site work plus providing support for various members of staff.
Responsibilities:
It is not exhaustive, and it is not intended that our Apprentice will undertake the full range of tasks initially.
- Support the delivery of the responsibilities of the Site Management function in complying with health and safety and other legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Address site related risks, hazards and threats to people, property, and premises
- Provide customer service to trust stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of a range of facilities services
- Support the delivery of Site Manager projects
- Complete the above duties in compliance with the organisation/school's policies and procedures
The successful candidate will:
- Be honest, reliable and hardworking and able to work using their own initiative
- Be good at prioritising and meeting deadlines and to work independently
- Be committed to achieving high standards in their work
- Have good record keeping skills
- Be flexible and cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents, governors and staff
- Be a good team player, be pro-active and willing to become involved in all aspects of school life
- Have basic IT skills
- Have Grade A*-C (or new equivalent) in English and Maths (required to undertake the L2 course).
- Apprentices are required to attend learning sessions with the Trusts Learning Provider; this is essential in order to work towards the end qualification Facilities Operative Level 2.
Desired Skills - Attention to detail, follow basic instructions well
- Hands-on skills and able to use tools
- Knows basic hazards to look out for, and how to minimise risks
- Works well within a team environment, you will work alongside other members of staff, so this is very important
- Strong work ethic, punctual manner
- Can use own initiative to resolve issues when management is unable to assist
- Confident attitude towards all daily responsibilities
- Cautious and vigilant
- Full driving licence
Annual leave to be mainly taken during school closure periods, with five days available during term-time. The role may require a split shift working pattern.
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the academy. Please contact the school office by telephone on01992713191.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Information about the School
On behalf of the children, staff and governors, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
Based in Waltham Abbey, our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our children can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful young people.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop: a strong knowledge base, high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their potential.
The school has a caring team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child’s education and value your interest and support.
We are delighted to be part of the NET Academy Trust. The key aim of NET Academies Trust is to promote and lead innovative practice to help raise educational outcomes for all pupils.
We warmly welcome parents, carers and visitors into the school. If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning, your child’s class teacher will be happy to make an appointment to see you. My Deputy Headteachers and I are also on the playground before and after school each day and we are happy to help in any way we can. Alternatively, please feel free to speak with the school office about any queries you may have or contact me via the School Office on 01992 713 191.
Whether you are a parent of a pupil, or are considering joining us, we hope you’ll find all the information you need here. If you are considering enrolling your child at Waltham Holy Cross, please contact our school office to arrange a visit and to meet with me.
Finally, please do read some of our newsletters to find out about key dates/events and what your child is learning. Paper copies can be made available upon request from the school office.
I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Sarah Clarke
Headteacher
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.