Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum full time/full year equivalentStart Date: June 2024East Point Aca.....
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum full time/full year equivalent
Start Date: June 2024
East Point Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible and effective caretaker who, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the academy, will ensure that the academy premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready to use.
The caretaker has 24-hour responsibility for the security of the academy premises. Within this the hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the academy and undertaken by agreement with the principal. Key holder responsibilities extend beyond regular working hours to cater for emergencies at any time, day or night. The role involves supporting all aspects of the site and will include working a shift pattern (precise hours to be confirmed), including maintaining the school grounds, locking the site, and ensuring the site is compliant with health and safety regulations. This position is on a 52-week contract with the flexibility of booking annual leave in school holidays.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
The main responsibility of the Caretaker will be:
-Responsible for the security of the premises and its contents including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and undertaking key holder responsibilities, involving locking/unlocking entrances, checking and securing windows and internal doors, activating and switching off alarm systems, etc.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Category D1 driver's licence
-Experience working in similar position in an education setting
East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work. The school’s values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond. East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does. Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another Good rating. “Pupils feel safe at the school. There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers’ high expectations. In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils’ attention focused on learning.”
Discussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, juliecollins@inspirationtrust.org
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
-Generous holiday entitlement.
-Local Government Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions.
-Employee Assistance Programme which provided a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well.
-Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club.
-Cycle-to-work scheme.
-Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers.
-Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal.
-Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts.
-Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers.
-Free Parking (on most sites).
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 16th May 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 20th May 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.