Estates Assistant

We are seeking an Estates Assistant to join our friendly and professional Estates Department. The department work as a cohesive team to provide a multitude of operational, ‘caretaker’ services to the three schools within the Princethorpe Foundation - Princethorpe College, the Crescent in Rugby and Crackley Hall School in Kenilworth. Initially, this permanent role is primarily based at Princethorpe College. 

The role of an Estates Assistant will involve general maintenance, set-up/pack-down and support of internal and external events, locking up, porterage, traffic management and helping to keep the site clean and tidy.

The Estates Assistant will offer class-leading service to staff, pupils and visitors and be enthusiastic, honest, trustworthy and reliable. Their personal values must be totally in tune with the ethos of the school and nursery.

The role is offered as 40-hours per week (with a 1-hour break per day unpaid). The initial proposed working pattern is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (12:30-21:30), Fri (12:30-20:30), Sat (08:00-18:00). This pattern and the hours have some flexibility and may change to suit our needs or to accommodate the right candidate. We are always happy to discuss working patterns at interview.

The salary for this role is based on band D3 – D10 of the Princethorpe Foundation support staff scale, currently £20,416 - £22,288 per annum (£10.47 - £11.43 per hour) (based on a full-time equivalent of 37.5 hour), depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Foundation’s website www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk for more information about our thriving Foundation, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of community. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe Foundation application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates. 

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Monday 23 May 2022, at 9.00am.
Interviews will be held at Princethorpe College shortly after this date.

Further details and an application form are available from the foundation website https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/join-us

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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