Premises Assistant

Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training.

We believe that every child should leave secondary school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending Fairfax deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities.

We are now seeking to appoint:

Job Title: Premises Assistant 

Required: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Scale 2, Point 5-8 (£18,795-19,945 FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round (shift work)

To assist with the management of the overall provision of custodial, janitorial and cleaning services at the school and to assist with the repairs and maintenance of the school site. In addition, to work with the Leisure Centre Manager to facilitate the opening and closing of the building for before and after school activities/functions. The role will include lone working, opening and closing the building and responsibility for ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to, whilst monitoring cleaning duties and customer care.

There will also be a requirement for further training e.g. Fire Marshall and First Aid.

We are therefore looking for a responsible and committed member of staff who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. 

Applicants will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to multi task.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

To arrange a visit, please contact 0121 378 1288 .

Closing date: 9am, Monday, 5 July 2021

Interview date: TBC