Our opportunity for you
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular and heavily oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy has staff children as part of our admissions criteria.
We are looking for a versatile and outgoing individual to join the Academy as a site support team member. The role will be full time and hours will be set on a rota basis as directed by the Site Manager between the core hours of 6am to 10pm.
The type of person we are looking for is likely to possess infectious enthusiasm, a reliable and highly organised individual, who can multi‑task, with a professional and friendly disposition. He or she will be resilient, driven, determined, and ambitious.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.
This post is based at Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form and will report to the Academy Site Manager.
Key Information
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Weeks: 52 weeks (whole year) contract
* Contract: Permanent
* Start date: ASAP
* Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9.00am
What we can offer you
* Possible professional training and qualification through an apprenticeship programme
* A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
* The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
* Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
* A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
* Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
* Complimentary gym membership
Person Specification
* Education and qualifications:
o Essential: Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.
o Desirable: Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel software. Recognised First Aid qualification.
* Experience:
o Essential: Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional). Experience of dealing with variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.
o Desirable: Experience of working in a school or other site management role. Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises. Experience of overseeing other works i.e. contractors, cleaners etc. Experience of working in an office environment or similar.
* Knowledge and skills:
o Essential: Knowledge of basic health and safety skills. Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required. Excellent organisational skills.
o Desirable: Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions and energy efficiency measures. Knowledge of schools and issues relating to education. Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures. Driving licence and use of own car.
* Personal Effectiveness:
o Essential: Able to work on their own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy. Able to demonstrate effective communication skills. Committed to the broader education of young people. Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team. Possessing excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker.
o Desirable: Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.
Job Description
* Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities, to prevent any loss of learning time.
* Performance and recording of routine maintenance and safety inspections.
* Minor alteration projects.
* Managing the works of external contractors.
* Clearing and setting up of rooms.
* Carrying out maintenance tests.
* Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms.
* Assisting with security issues.
* Supervision of and ad‑hoc assistance to the cleaning staff, as required.
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.
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