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Estates Operative Southern Hub

Employer
CRSAAT
Location
The role is school based within the Southern Hub – Worcestershire and Redditch
Salary
Salary Grade: SC2 SP Range: 3-4
Closing date
6 Jun 2022

Job Details

The Role
We require a highly motivated and proactive Site Operative to work across our schools within the Southern hub. You will be based mainly in one school and will report to the Site Manager and Estates Hub Lead.

You will be responsible for the improvement, maintenance and cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds. You will ensure the school sites are fully compliant and fit for each working day, ensuring that the best possible environments are provided for pupils and staff. Other duties will include security of the sites, maintenance work including painting and cleaning, and liaison with contractors.

You may be required to support other school within Central Region Schools Trust where appropriate and be flexible during busy periods.

The successful candidate must have the ability to use effective communication skills; written, oral and ICT skills are essential. You must hold a valid driving licence.

We are committed as a Trust to the continued development and growth of all our staff and you will be expected to take a leading role in achieving our ambition through our Trust’s‘Let’s Talk People’ initiative.

There are strong working relationships between all the CRST schools based in the Southern Hub, from following the same curriculum overview to sharing some operations staff. Our current seven regional schools within the Hub are all based in Worcestershire and Redditch respectfully with this structure providing the Trust with the exciting opportunity to contribute to the education and development of children through the entirety of their formal education.

The History of our Trust
As a trust, we were founded by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, more commonly known as the Royal Society of Arts or the RSA. The RSA has a history of developing ideas and projects to improve people’s lives, and our vision of ‘social justice through exceptional schools’ aligns closely with the social justice mission of the RSA. All our schools are improving in reputation, popularity, and quality of education.

Whilst we are now an DfE approved academy sponsor, recognising the collective strength of our trust and schools, we retain many programmes and partnerships from the original sponsorship. We have a strong school improvement force and now sponsor, in collaboration with the DfE and Regional Schools Commissioner, schools that will benefit from our structural, formal support.

Our trust aims to influence the practice of our schools through the collaborative knowledge sharing we expect through our school improvement model and co-design structures. We are outward facing, sharing, and learning from internal and external partners. Central Professional Learning, Research and Development (CPL,R&D) ensures the development of all employees at all levels of the organisation. We have developed excellence in central services, such as finance, HR, estates, which make a huge difference to our schools, not least by enabling Principals and staff to focus on delivery of excellence in teaching and learning. Teach Central, as part of CPL,R&D, recruits, and trains new teachers to the profession with a high level of success.

Our Mission, Vision, Strategic Objectives & Values
Mission
: to promote opportunity and social justice for every child through exceptional schools.
Vision: As a trust founded by The Royal Society of Arts, our exceptional schools work together to create learning that is inspirational for all: igniting imagination and enabling creativity and curiosity which results in the highest achievement. People are valued and happy, developing their knowledge, attributes, skills and networks for success and fulfilment. In our empowered communities, everything is possible, and aspirations are high. Outcomes are highly impressive.

Strategic Objectives:
SO1: EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
SO2: EXPERT PROFESSIONALS
SO3: EXCELLENCE IN INFRASTRUCTURE, SYSTEMS AND PLACES
SO4: EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES AND LASTING PARTNERSHIPS

Values: Integrity, Excellence, Creativity, Community and Respect

Teach Central, formerly the RSA Academies’ Teaching School Alliance, recruits, and trains new entrants to the teaching profession, identifies leadership potential, and provides support for schools across the West Midlands, to transform outcomes for young people and bring about positive social change. We drive action research, undertake innovations in teaching, and optimise the talents and commitment of our staff to develop creative ways of providing education. https://centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk/teach-central/

We believe that effective Research and Development begins with our students and a drive to improve their learning experience and educational outcomes. The power to transform education comes when schools collaborate, and an active Research and Development culture can be found across all the schools in our Alliance. https://centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk/cplrd/

KASE
The leadership across our Trust has identified pupil knowledge, skills, and attributes that we believe are key to the current and future success of the young people in our schools. Each school creates their own approach to developing the skills and attributes. These skills and attributes have an identified leader across the Trust to lead expert collaboration where the most effective practice emerges from within the Trust and beyond, then standardisation of approach will be agreed as appropriate.

Knowledge: Working with pupils to know understand and have mastered key concepts so that they develop the expertise to become fluent and excel within and across subject disciplines, locating their experiences within the broader sense of society.
Attributes of Character: To create the conditions in which attributes of character are nurtured, so that pupils can lead full active and successful lives which support their communities and the wider world.
Skills: Helping pupils to develop the skills needed for a successful and happy personal and professional life.
Experiences: Ensuring our pupils enjoy, experience excitement, and find value in their school experience, through a very wide range of experiences that challenge and motivate them, providing aspiration and demanding responsibility from them. T

JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION: Site Operative
Salary Grade: SC2
SP Range: 3-4
Type: Full time 37 hours Full Year
Performance-based increments and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays’ – 30 days holiday after 5 years’ service.

JOB PURPOSE
This is an exciting and important role to support the Estates Management Team with the improvement, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools’ buildings and grounds, ensuring that the buildings, site and facilities are available for school use and other users, whenever they are needed.

You will be expected to work within established procedures and guidelines and to prioritise day-to-day work and may from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Estates Hub Manager and Site Manager:
▪ To ensure the security and efficient operation of the school sites, buildings, and grounds at all times, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
▪ Opening and closing the schools as appropriate, initial inspection of site for items requiring building maintenance and security of all doors and windows and checking cleaning standards.
▪ Initiation of a response procedure following activation of intruder alarms.
▪ Participate in the emergency evacuation procedure and when necessary and deputise for the Site Manager.
▪ To check all access-controlled gates and doors around site for full functionality each morning and evening to ensure the site and occupants are safe and secure.
▪ To promote and monitor safe parking around the school sites, ensuring rules and floor markings are adhered to.
▪ To be responsible for repairs and maintenance at the schools, including the inspection of required repairs and, where necessary, the identification of external contractors.
▪ Emergency action to minimise the effects resulting from burst pipes, vandalism, fire damage, work on site, etc. prior to repair or remedial work being undertaken by specialist agencies and to monitor and protect the facilities until secure.
▪ To maintain the school grounds, paths and boundaries, working with external contractors as appropriate.
▪ Be constant and consistent in the removal of litter, chewing gum etc. around the sites and ensuring all outside bins are monitored and emptied as necessary. Encourage pupils to respect the school environment.
▪ Undertake the regular inspection of the building, grounds and furniture to identify damage and wear and tear to ensure repairs are carried out promptly and efficiently.
▪ Monitor the performance of cleaning staff/contractors to ensure high standards of cleaning are maintained and undertake cleaning duties when directed by the Site Managers.
▪ Inspection, checking of clearing of blockages in sink waste traps (excluding laboratories) toilet cleanliness, the cleaning of areas affected by bodily fluids and disposing of waste material in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
▪ To ensure that all members of Estates team comply with keeping windows and other glass areas clean throughout working hours.
▪ To ensure leaf clearance is maintained to ensure safe pathways, clear drainage and site tidiness.
▪ Snow clearance to main routes of access/egress as far as reasonably practicable and to maintain stock of grit/salt to ensure the schools have supplies all year round and participate in the call-out system when needed.
▪ To monitor and ensure cleanliness via all members of site services of all communal toilet areas making sure they are adequately stocked and ready for use at all times during operational hours.
▪ Carry out general cleaning duties.
▪ To assist with PAT testing of all electrical equipment (including IT) as and when requested.
▪ General up keep of the school buildings including decoration, grounds maintenance etc.
▪ Upkeep and regular review outstanding jobs/contracts via Property Prefect software.
▪ Maintenance of records re. fire-fighting equipment and identifying faulty items to the Site Manager.
▪ Using the online ordering system to compile orders to comply with operational needs reducing the need for expenditure where possible.
▪ To monitor stock levels of consumable items such as fuel, grit, toiletries, light, bulbs/tubes and arrange to replenish supplies in accordance with current procedures.
▪ To support with setting up and taking down arrangements for tests and assemblies.
▪ To greet, direct and support where necessary visitors to site when involved in lettings organised by the school and to ensure areas being let out are tidy and clean.
▪ To liaise with event organisers regarding requirements and to organise site services effectively to ensure school events are set up and cleaned ready for the required time.
▪ To take receipt of deliveries to the academy and to distribute to required areas around the building updating the finance team with proof of delivery.
▪ To move furniture and fittings as and when necessary, in compliance with manual handling regulations.
▪ Participate in the school First Aid cover scheme.
▪ To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Site Manager.
▪ To support other schools within Central Region Schools Trust, if required.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
▪ Proven experience as a Senior Administrative Assistant for senior management.
▪ Good communication skills.
▪ High level attention to detail.
▪ Ability to take accurate minutes of Senior level meetings.
▪ Basic trade skills i.e., electrical, plumbing, general decorating and/or building maintenance
▪ Site maintenance experience.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:
▪ Trade qualifications such as electrical (17th Edition basic introduction) plumbing/general building maintenance (NVQ Level 2)
▪ Experience of working in a building maintenance role
▪ Experience of working in a school setting or within a youth environment
▪ First Aid certificate
▪ Health and Safety qualification i.e. IOSH or equivalent
▪ Experience of working with Building Management Systems

Attributes:
▪ Ability to perform consistently in line with the CRST values.
▪ Flexible, tolerant, and able to solve problems.
▪ Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and innovation.
▪ Can act with integrity
▪ Attention to detail when undertaking duties
▪ Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards
▪ Able to work with minimum supervision
▪ Ability to prioritise work
▪ Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level
▪ Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes high quality and how to secure it within the Academy
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ IT literate

LOCATION & LINE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Your direct line manager will be the Site Manager and Estates Hub Manager and you will be expected to liaise with all members of the Estates team of which you will be a part. The role is school based within the Southern Hub – Worcestershire and Redditch.

The Trust Board reserves the right to alter the content of this Job Description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.

The duties described in the Job Description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Academies Equal Opportunities Policy.

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

How to Apply
Please complete our application form and send it to Chelsea Cafolla PA to the Executive Principal (CEO) and Office Manager and email ccafolla@centralrsaacademies.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 5pm and 6th June 2022. We are aiming to interview the following interview. If you would prefer an informal discussion, please contact Chelsea Cafolla (PA to the CEO & Office Manager) on 0121 270 3117 or via ccafolla@centralrsaacademies.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. https://centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk

Company

Our mission is to be an organisation that champions ‘social justice through exceptional schools’. We achieve this through the values shared by all schools within the Trust.  We have a proud, strong association with our founding partner, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (known as the Royal Society of Arts, the RSA). The RSA supports us with our distinctive culture. Our schools are rooted in the heart of their community, truly inclusive, building resilience, confidence and cultural capital for all. We foster a culture of innovation and creativity, and advocate that physical and mental well-being are essential for life at school and beyond. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, Midlands based multi academy Trust with an utter moral drive to ensure the best educational outcomes for our students and striving to make a difference to the lives of our young people.

We currently have eleven schools within our Trust, with children from the age of three up to Sixth Form aged young adults. Our schools are in two hubs, in Tipton in the West Midlands and in Redditch, Worcestershire. The schools and their staff work together to ensure the best possible learning for the young people, by supporting each other through expertise and sharing so that our staff can be the best they can be.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 270 3117
Location
Assay Studios, B.06
141-143 Newhall Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 1SF
GB

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