Total 105 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Slough, SL2 2DH

Our ward-based technician posts rotate between Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Floor participating in drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, counselling, cost improvement projects, audit work and contribute to the training of nursing and pharmacy staff. The clinical service also supports near patient dispensing, early patient discharges and contributes to improving patient flow initiatives. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician vacancy

Location: Slough area

Salary: £16 - £17.40ph / £29,700 basic (Rising to £31,800 following probation) OTE £42,500
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35-hour contract.
Ref: OC17561

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across the Slough so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Painting and Decorating Basic carpentry/Handyman skills Maintenance checks of plantrooms Assisting technicians with duties as required General housekeeping of working areas, plantrooms, workshops, stores. Monitor the safe working environment of plantrooms Complete job dockets in timely manner Assist team with KPI targets, number of jobs per day Promote health and safety for yourself and others Flexible in approach to overtime and working hours Promote, follow and utilise the trust values Participate in the trust appraisal system To ensure an effective and responsible approach to customer care

The role will be to provide day-to-day administration of the PACS system and supporting software and hardware to ensure that all elements remain fully functional for clinical use. This will include training, optimisation of the system, proactive system checks and quality control. To be an effective member of the PACS and RIS team providing the day-to-day management of the PACS and RIS service. To supervise PACS and RIS administrators working within the department in a number of IT support functions. To liaise and work closely with the Frimley PACS team based on the Frimley Park sites. To liaise with the IT and Epic Applications Team based at Wexham Park Hospital for efficient and effective delivery of this service. Responsible for the integrity, content and safe use and security of the databases.

This is an fantastic opportunity to help support in the fight against COVID-19 and be proud to be part of the NHS .



This is an excellent opportunity to use your engineering/building services experience in helping to provide an improved environment for the delivery of clinical care. This post will suit someone with an Electromechanical background.



Our focus on improving the Trust facilities and environment has created an opportunity for an individual to join a team of skilled trades people. You will provide an effective and efficient maintenance service to the engineering and electrical services plant, equipment and the buildings of the trust .



You will need to have experience of working in an engineering/building maintenance environment. You will have good customer care skills, and be able to work on your own initiative. A degree of flexibility is required as you will be required to participate in the on-call rota.

This role will be based Wexham Park Hospital site and community buildings in partnership with Frimley health foundation trust.



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

DIMENSIONS OF JOB:

To be responsible for the service, testing and diagnose repairs needed to plant and equipment, including ordering of parts and fitment, within the trust buildings and plant. Be able to calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations including electronics. Understand, interrogate and rectify faults on the Building Management System. Take part in an on-call system and provide the hospital with late shift cover and stand in for leave and sick. Safe operation of plant and systems, steam, water treatment and electricity.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Assist the Estates Supervisor with all aspects to PPM and SPM to provide a safe compliant environment for staff and patients.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1Carry out maintenance and minor works on engineering plant, equipment and services.

2Act as lead for direction and guidance with regard to electrical/ mechanical services for other craftsman within the department.

3Carry out all duties in a safe and compliant way.

4To assist/ advice personnel in relation to Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM, SPM) issues within the lead roll.

5To be self motivated and take control of any break down/repairs ordering new parts and keeping the team leader and supervisor up-dated with progress.

6Keep training and registration up to date with regard to current standards and amendments.

7To advise other department managers with regard to small electrical/ mechanical improvement/ project works and assist with budget costs for work under his/her supervision.

8To be able to time manage work and actively record times to enable the department to meet the trusts set Tasks per man for ten hours.

9To liaise with departmental managers with regard to shutdowns and interruption to service for works to be carried out by direct labour or contractors.

10Participate in the departments on call.

11Be available to work outside normal working hours.

12To be actively involved in the training and development of staff including apprentices.

13Participate in the trust appraisal system

14To ensure an effective and responsive approach to customer care.

15 Carry out condition reports and report back with written report on plant and equipment to enable management forecast back log spend.

16Understanding of HTM’s 01, Decontamination, 02 Medical Gases, 03 Heating and Ventilation, 04 Water Systems, 06 Electrical Services.

17. Cross site working (mobile) between Frimley Health owned and managed sites.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jul 2024

Estates Building Technician

PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Building Technician will undertake unsupervised planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance and to include new project work to a good standard of workmanship and to current building or health regulations on building elements and fabric within the hospital and its grounds, The post requires a high degree of autonomy.

The post holder will be reporting, on a daily basis, to supervisor or team leaders

Undertake minor repair works and general carpentry & Joinery maintenance activities as directed by the supervisor or team leaders.

To carry out internal and external painting and decorating requirements within the Trust and any other properties serviced by the Trust. Erecting of access equipment as required, with appropriate training and competency.

Must be prepared to work out side normal working hours, as and when required to do so to meet the demands of the service.

To efficiently diagnose and repair faults in building structure ( including roof work, fabric and finishes to deal with new situations as they arise and to pass on knowledge to others. Pre order all materials need for tasks through the trusts Eros ordering system and all consumables be accounted for.

To be conversant and qualifies to use and maintain all relevant hand power tools, and workshop equipment in a safe effective manner. Be capable of carrying out a good standard of workmanship in all duties as directed by the team leader or supervisor.

To request assistance from team leader where task exceeds loan worker capabilities.

Complete all reports sheets when finished; always carry an estates communication device (pager, radio, mobile phone if applicable) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

To carry out small works alterations to the internal fabric to change/ alter the size of office accommodation/ rooms and to carry out the change from concept to completion from fabric to fix furnishing.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviors that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical, and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jul 2024

DIMENSIONS OF JOB: To be responsible for the service, testing and diagnose repairs needed to plant and equipment, including ordering of parts and fitment, within the trust buildings and plant. Be able to calibrate advanced mechanical and electrical installations including electronics. Understand, interrogate and rectify faults on the Building Management System. Take part in an on-call system and provide the hospital with late shift cover and stand in for leave and sick. Safe operation of plant and systems, steam, water treatment and electricity. PURPOSE OF JOB: Assist the Estates Supervisor with all aspects to PPM and SPM to provide a safe compliant environment for staff and patients. KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1 Carry out maintenance and minor works on engineering plant, equipment and services. 2 Act as lead for direction and guidance with regard to electrical/ mechanical services for other craftsman within the department. 3 Carry out all duties in a safe and compliant way. 4 To assist/ advice personnel in relation to Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM, SPM) issues within the lead roll. 5 To be self motivated and take control of any break down/repairs ordering new parts and keeping the team leader and supervisor up-dated with progress. 6 Keep training and registration up to date with regard to current standards and amendments. 7 To advise other department managers with regard to small electrical/ mechanical improvement/ project works and assist with budget costs for work under his/her supervision. 8 To be able to time manage work and actively record times to enable the department to meet the trusts set Tasks per man for ten hours. 9 To liaise with departmental managers with regard to shutdowns and interruption to service for works to be carried out by direct labour or contractors. 10 Participate in the departments on call. 11 Be available to work outside normal working hours. 12 To be actively involved in the training and development of staff including apprentices. 13 Participate in the trust appraisal system 14 To ensure an effective and responsive approach to customer care. 15 Carry out condition reports and report back with written report on plant and equipment to enable management forecast back log spend. 16 Understanding of HTMs 01, Decontamination, 02 Medical Gases, 03 Heating and Ventilation, 04 Water Systems, 06 Electrical Services. 17. Cross site working (mobile) between Frimley Health owned and managed sites.

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

To provide routine first line support directly to customers as well as support to service engineers where required. This may be over the telephone taking incoming calls, making outgoing calls or by completing account administration for NHS mail and Active Directory accounts.

Working as part of a busy, integrated team you will provide a friendly and professional IT service to everyone you deal with, taking ownership of your own work and engaging fully in departmental improvement plans and processes.
• To develop an excellent working knowledge of all standard operating procedures required for the role.
• To image and prepare hardware for deployment, decommission equipment at end of life, manage local equipment stock levels and, refill lap safes.
• To have knowledge of Arden & GEM department internal procedures applicable to the role and appropriate national legislation with respect to Information Systems and Data.
• To provide and receive complex information, escalating to more senior colleagues where necessary. Always ensure accuracy and detail of assets within asset reporting.
• This role will be continually making decisions about technical escalations, reacting to emerging technical situations and dealing with IT issues.

Working as part of a large but supportive team, across various operational regions, the IT Service Delivery Team are the front door to AGEM CSU's IT Services. Incorporating remote support, account administration and field engineering services, our established team is the ideal place to start your career in IT. We are passionate about our people and believe in developing our staff to ensure they are committed and valued members of our team. We have a track record of providing a stepping stone to staff progressing within the wider IT Service , along with proven management progression to staff who demonstrate the standards and behaviours we expect within our Service.
• To develop an excellent working knowledge of all standard operating procedures required for the role to enable you to effectively support all customers across any of the current or future regions.
• To image and prepare hardware for deployment, decommission equipment at end of life, manage local equipment stock levels and, refill lap safes
• To take and action calls for Registration Authority, password management, creation of user accounts, system patch updates, NHS mail administration and other routine requests.
• To have knowledge of Arden & GEM department internal procedures applicable to the role and appropriate national legislation with respect to Information Systems and Data.
• Actively engage and participate in the development and implement new ideas, processes and procedures that may improve the services delivered directly to customers, improve the customer experience and/or improve the wellbeing of staff.
• To provide and receive complex information, escalating to more senior colleagues where necessary. Always ensure accuracy and detail of all calls logged and information recorded on systems to ensure the most efficient resolution.
• This role will be continually making decisions about technical escalations, reacting to emerging technical situations and dealing with IT issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures for the progress of calls and provide appropriate feedback to customers, and Arden GEM technical teams.
• To provide Customer Service and technical coverage 24 hours per day 365 days per year on a shift/rota basis.
• The role will be responsible for the installation, preparation and safe use and storage of expensive equipment that will be used by customers and colleagues.
• Provide training of own role to new staff and train customers on the correct use of IT equipment being deployed.
• To undertake audits as necessary to own work


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To develop an excellent working knowledge of all standard operating procedures required for the role to enable you to effectively support all customers across any of the current or future regions. To image and prepare hardware for deployment, decommission equipment at end of life, manage local equipment stock levels and, refill lap safes To take and action calls for Registration Authority, password management, creation of user accounts, system patch updates, NHS mail administration and other routine requests. To have knowledge of Arden & GEM department internal procedures applicable to the role and appropriate national legislation with respect to Information Systems and Data. Actively engage and participate in the development and implement new ideas, processes and procedures that may improve the services delivered directly to customers, improve the customer experience and/or improve the wellbeing of staff. To provide and receive complex information, escalating to more senior colleagues where necessary. Always ensure accuracy and detail of all calls logged and information recorded on systems to ensure the most efficient resolution. This role will be continually making decisions about technical escalations, reacting to emerging technical situations and dealing with IT issues. Follow standard operating procedures for the progress of calls and provide appropriate feedback to customers, and Arden GEM technical teams. To provide Customer Service and technical coverage 24 hours per day 365 days per year on a shift/rota basis. The role will be responsible for the installation, preparation and safe use and storage of expensive equipment that will be used by customers and colleagues. Provide training of own role to new staff and train customers on the correct use of IT equipment being deployed. To undertake audits as necessary to own work

The Sterile Services Department is responsible for the provision of an instrument tray to all theatres, departments and wards on the St. Richards, Worthing and Southlands sites and supplementary instruments/packs to specialist users based in the community/district, for use in direct patient care. This service is compliant with ISO 13485 Quality System, UK Medical Device Directive 2002, Health Service Circular 2000 (032) Instrument Tracking, and the Health and Social Care Act. The post holder will participate in the provision of a specialised decontamination of medical devices service contributing to the clinical care of the patient. The post holder will perform a full range of decontamination duties, including - receiving, washing, inspecting, packing and sterilising surgical instrument trays, clinic packs and supplementary items. This is a manual physical role, the post holder will also use specialist (following training) decontamination machinery to process surgical instrument trays/packs. The post holder will be handling used surgical instruments, these instruments will be contaminated with bodily fluid and other bodily contaminants There is a total of over 60 WTE staff, a multidisciplinary group, consisting of the General Manager Decontamination Services, SSD Operational Manager, Senior Decontamination Supervisor, Decontamination Technician Supervisors, Decontamination Technicians, Administration personnel within the departments. The departments have an overall budget of £2,000,000, and assets in the treatment of patients. Please see job description & person specs full details

About the company:
Parker Meggitt are a top player in aerospace tech, crafting systems for planes and high-tech markets globally. By joining the team, you’ll help shape a better future through engineering breakthroughs. At Parker Meggitt, you'll grow personally and professionally, collaborating with top talent, innovating new tech, and tackling the world's biggest engineering puzzles.

About the role:
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll learn a wide breadth of skills including engineering principles and theory to help you understand ‘why’ things work, as well as hands on machine use as you explore ‘how’ they work. With exposure to various engineering machinery such as milling machines, lathes, and electro-pneumatic systems, you'll build a strong foundation of engineering knowledge.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Manual fitting
A breadth of engineering machinery, including milling, lathes, electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and many more
Mechanical assemblies and maintenance of mechanical systems
The preparation and use of industrial robots
Basic principles and techniques of Computer Aided Design (CAD)
The applications and principles of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Please note: Due to high demand this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, we recommend submitting your application ASAP.


Training
About the apprenticeship…

Alongside your day role, you will work to complete Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship with a specified external training provider. This will give you the knowledge, training and external approval to do your job effectively. This apprenticeship duration is approximately 4 years in duration.



Qualifications required
In order to apply you must have…

Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths
The right to work in the UK 
Been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past three years or more prior to starting the course  
Left full time education when the apprenticeship you are applying for is due to start  

Skills required
To succeed in this role you need to…


Be curious and motivated with ability to learn quickly and a desire to succeed
Be able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
Hold strong verbal and written communication skills
Be well-organised, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Be able to work independently
Hold strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers



Prospects
What does the future look like?

After completing the programme, performance pending, you may successfully transition into a permanent position with the team/business you have worked in as an apprentice.


Qualification / Standard : ST0457 Engineering technician
Duration 3.5 Years

Communications and relationship skills: Build and maintain good working relationships with other members of the pharmacy clinical team, pharmacy department, ward staff and health care professionals. Work as part of the clinical team in delivering clinical services to wards. Build and maintain good communication skills with University Hospitals Sussex partners including primary care and other hospitals. Effectively deal with pharmacy related queries or refer to the appropriate member of staff as appropriate. Build and maintain good communication skills with patients, their families and carers Analytical and Judgemental skills: To assist in the delivery of training to pharmacy staff for medicines optimisation processes, including assessing competence of pharmacy staff (Pre-registration student technician, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pre-registration pharmacists). To undertake medicines reconciliations for patients, assess patients own drugs, and deliver patient counselling, reporting on identified issues or concerns regarding compliance and adherence as necessary. Planning and Organisational skills: Participate in organising the weekly rota for clinical technicians, assistants and students. Participate in running the daily reports and organising workload for the clinical technician and assistant team. To act as Educational Supervisor for any pharmacy staff undertaking medicines optimisation qualifications, or completing a rotation within the clinical department. To work as part of the clinical pharmacy team, providing medicines optimisation service to wards. To work as part of the pharmacy team, providing designated time to perform final accuracy checks on prescriptions within the main pharmacy department and on pharmacy hubs at ward level. Liaise with the clinical pharmacy team daily to ensure best prioritisation of work load. Patient/Client Care: Protect and maintain patient confidentiality at all times To organise medication arrangements for the most complex patients including medication counselling. To link with external organisations as necessary to provide safe ongoing care for patients on admission and on discharge; particularly where medication regimes are complex or have been changed, or for patients on high risk medicines. To promote safe practice in the prescribing and administration of medication at ward level. Policy and Service Development Implementation: To comply with and promote all policies, procedures and official directives pertaining to the post and to promote the highest standards of professional practice and safe working procedures. To work in accordance with the Trusts True North objectives. To assist in the development, monitoring and maintenance of clinical services provided. Financial and Physical Development (Inc. equipment, stock etc.): To have an awareness of the value of medicinal products and the need for cost-effective To participate as appropriate with projects or initiatives pertaining to Cost Improvement Programmes To encourage use of patients own drugs during admission and document patients own supply at home to minimise unnecessary dispensing and assist in the reduction of medicines waste. Human Resources (Inc. developing and delivering training): To be committed to further education To assist with the in-service education and training of staff within the clinical pharmacy team and with the Trust as a whole. To assist in the supervision and direction of students undertaking medicines reconciliation rotations and accreditations or placements. To act as an accredited Educational Supervisor as required for Medicines Optimisation accreditations. Information Resources: To be competent with the use of the Trusts Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) JAC System. To maintain appropriate systems of record keeping and retention according to the needs of the service and Trust policy. To be competent in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Research and Development: Participate in the departments strategy deployment projects to improve services and processes within the Trust. Participate in audits and surveys to measure the quality and effectiveness of the pharmacy services and patient safety initiatives provided to University Hospitals Sussex. Professional (not included in any of the above factors): To maintain personal and professional development in order to make the optimum contribution to the pharmacy service. To maintain current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, ensuring professional standards are maintained at all times. To participate in local rota arrangements for covering on call (if included), late clinics and weekend and Bank Holiday duties. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be requested by the Technician Team Leader and Associate Heads of Pharmacy, Clinical Services. To attend such courses, study days and meetings that are mandatory for all staff and others considered relevant to the post. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

NEW VEHICLE TECHNICIAN ROLE
Slough
Salary: 40k basic, + 10k bonus + benefits

YOLO Recruitment are in need for level 3 qualified Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician for their client’s prestige dealership in Berkshire.

You will need to have previous experience as a Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician .

Duties:
• Servicing of vehicles
• Diagnostics of vehicles
• General repairs

Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8.30 – 5.30. Saturday on a rota 8.30 – 1.00.

To find out more regarding this Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician role, please get in touch with YOLO Recruitment.

Looking for Technicians at all levels - Service Technician / Diagnostic Technician / Master Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Motor Mechanic / Car Mechanic / Car Technician .

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a technician who will work with the Technology.We are looking for someone who has the appropriate personal characteristics, experience, knowledge and skills in order that they can provide flexible support in KS3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the subject teachers and students. The successful candidate must have a level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Duties will include:



• Preparing and clearing away science lessons as directed by the teaching staff with due regard to relevant health & safety requirements;
• Providing practical support in lessons, including demonstrations if required
• Collaborating with the teaching staff to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the practical lessons
• Managing and maintaining subject resources, including materials and apparatus
• Help on school outings or at school events

What the school offers its staff

Every school within Pioneer Educational Trust will provide an outstanding education to all children and young people. In a post-pandemic world, this means preparing children and young people to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global levels. Through an exceptional curriculum, strong pastoral systems and meaningful personal development, our learners’ experience will be inclusive, relational and empowering.

Pioneer Educational Trust will continue to be the employer of choice as a result of its commitment to professional development for all colleagues, a positive and enriching working environment and outstanding leadership development opportunities underpinned by the vertical leadership principles. Coupled with a systematic approach to school improvement, the trust will provide high support and high challenge to enable all to flourish and be fulfilled.

Our community will be knowledgeable and empowered taking principled action in service to others. As such, we will continue to lead ethically demonstrating a commitment to outward-facing work with our local, national and international educational communities. Our mission is grounded on four core values which our schools embrace:

• we pioneer: by preparing the way for others to follow, we transcend barriers through aspiration, merit and risk. Pioneer engenders determination, commitment and responsibility to better society through education and learning, never accepting mediocrity
• we inspire collaboration: we believe in working in partnership. In a culture of high trust and intelligent risk-taking, collaboration exists at all levels and between all stakeholders
• we invest intelligently: by providing high-quality professional development for all staff and a positive and enriching work environment. We provide high support and challenge that enables all colleagues to flourish
• we consciously liberate: providing equal access to an outstanding education is central to the aims of the Trust. The Trust champions the vulnerable and disadvantaged, breaking down barriers to learning.

Furthermore, Upton Court Grammar School seeks to:

• become a world-class school, seen as a centre of excellence and creativity in learning and teaching;
• equip students with the ability to articulate their ideas with confidence in an increasingly competitive international work environment.

The school offers free refreshments to staff during the school day. The Trust also provides an Employee Assistance Programme to all staff within the Trust Schools. Through this, staff can access support and advice on any number of things such as wellbeing, work-related issues, housing, family, financial and legal support. There is also an employee benefit scheme which offers savings and discounts across a number of well-known retailers and services. Staff across the Trust can also receive a free, annual flu vaccination. The Trustees are also active in recognising years of service for staff. Service is designed to reward loyalty to the school and recognises those who have accrued between 3 and 30 years of service.

Other benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Lunch for staff offered at cost price
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Enhanced leave of absence policy
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave schemes
• Corporate eye care scheme
• Enhanced parental bereavement package
• Travel to work loans
• Additional time to facilitate professional development and collaborative working

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Pioneer Educational Trust. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we commit to employing disabled people by offering an interview to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in our job descriptions and person specifications.



Pioneer Educational Trust reserves the right to interview for all positions as suitable applications are received. CVs on their own cannot be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.