Caretaker

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking to join the education sector? Malcolm Arnold Academy is recruiting a Caretaker to support our site team in carrying our day to day general maintenance of our school.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

**_ About the Role_**

This is an interesting and varied position comprising of a wide range of duties which are connected to the heart of the academy. This includes Security, Cleaning, monitoring Contracts and Contractors, Planned Maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs and refurbishments. You will advise the Academy Principal and Core Facilities & Estates teams on suggested improvements to the Academy environment; enhancing the productivity and efficiency of Site Management by balancing both risk levels and budgets.

This is a full-time and permanent position within our academy.

**_ Salary and Benefits_**
- NJC 8 £22,777 per annum
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and recognition scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

**_ Who We Are Looking For_**
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment
- Good planning and negotiating skills
- Ability to analyse data and problem solve on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise and manager workload whilst maintaining a flexible approach to respond to conflicting demands
- Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations

**_ About the David Ross Education Trust_**

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via en education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever you role you will contribute towards creating a rick and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils ages 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
- The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supporting learning and working environment for our students and staff._
- It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics._
- The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust._
- All pre-employment checks are in lind with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" statutory guidance._