What is the job role?

Full time

Grade 4 - £19,698 to £23,080 per annum

This is an exciting time to join The Futures Trust. The Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:

1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our pupils and students within a safe and supportive environment

2. It’s About Learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving the learning of pupils and students underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships

3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of pupils and students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well

We are seeking to appoint a talented Site Services Officer to assist with and ensure the smooth running and maintenance of the School. Duties will include janitorial, cleaning and maintenance tasks, providing support to other departments and liaising with contractors on site, overseeing their work and safety, and ensuring that the School’s safeguarding and health and safety procedures in relation to people entering and exiting the School building are implemented at all times.

With the ability to work in accordance with School and Trust policies to support the achievement of educational objectives, and to build positive relationships with all stakeholders, the successful candidate will utilise their excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills to ensure that the needs of the School and the School community are met.

You will be committed to building brighter futures, possess GCSE’s grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) and will be able to represent the School in a positive and professional manner at all times. Previous experience as having worked as a skilled or semi-skilled tradesperson will be beneficial. Consideration will be given to persons demonstrating transferable skills and having the aptitude and motivation to learn new skills.

What makes us a good employer?

The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.

Closing date: 28th February 2022, 9.00am

Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s.

Applications should be returned to recruitment@stokepark.coventry.sch.uk or to Stoke Park School, Dane Road, CV2 4JW, marked for the attention of Suki Bains, HR Officer.

The Futures Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Coventry City Council