Facilities Assistant

Based at The Forest Academy – IG6 3TN

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Full Time

Salary: LBR 4, Scale Point 07-10 £27,855 - £29,139

 Required: As soon as possible

Benefits Include:

·        Benenden Private Healthcare - as a taxable benefit – responsive medical care which may be extended to include family and friends

·        Generous leave for full-time support staff

·        Two weeks’ full pay paternity leave

·        Retained STPCD 2012 including automatic main scale progression for teaching staff

·        Access to Teachers or Local Government Pension scheme

·        Busy Beacons - Access to an on-site, non-profit, term time only nursery for school staff (opening 2023-24)

·        Staff forum

·        A focus on staff well-being and welfare – Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status

·        24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling

·        Investment in training and professional development including NPQs

·        A range of career opportunities across the Trust

·        Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite on both campuses

·        Electric vehicle charging points

·        Cycle to work shower facilities

·        Team building and sports events to build cohesion and BMAT community

·        Winter well-being holiday

·        Free on-site parking

·        Free hot drinks

·        Access to ‘Beacon Bargains’ our online swap shop for staff to give away, sell and swap items between them

Beacon Academy Trust are currently seeking to appoint a Facilities Assistant who is committed to the ongoing security and maintenance of the best possible learning environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience and be able to work to a standard shift pattern but remain flexible where on occasion, shifts may change at short notice to meet business needs.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews:

Keeping Children Safe in Education

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Further information and an application form can be found at https://nelta.co.uk/vacancies/                                               Please forward your electronic applications to recruitment@beaconacademytrust.co.uk                                                                                   

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible