Our opportunity for you
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular 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. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Key information
* Hours: 15 hours per week (2.30pm – 5.30pm)
* Contract: Year round – permanent position
* Start date: ASAP
* Salary: £12.21 per hour
* Closing Date: Monday 13th October at 9.00am
Person specification
The person we are looking for should be:
* Excellent at managing their own time and priorities.
* Personable with a friendly disposition.
* Willing to lend a hand, but make sure the job is done well.
* Trained or experienced in cleaning roles.
* Willing to work some unsociable hours to support the Academy facilities lettings.
Job description
Our Site team maintain and develop our facilities, alongside the crucial day-to-day work of preparing spaces for learning. The normal shift pattern for this position is working 12.30pm to 5.30pm 3.30pm to Monday to Friday, with additional hours possible at weekends.
Duties for this job will include (but are not limited to):
* Cleaning of equipment and facilities, including scheduled deep cleaning in Academy holidays.
* Clearing and setting up of spaces for learning.
* Promoting the safe use of our facilities, including the regular monitoring of safety equipment
* Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the Site Manager.
What we can offer you
· A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
· The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy
· 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)
· Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
Landau Forte Academy QEMS & Tamworth Sixth Form
Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013.
The local area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham's bustling city centre.
· Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10
· Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)
· Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away
Apply for this job
· Complete the application form online
· Visit
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.
The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Work Location: In person