Buildings Operations Supervisor (Newlands Academy)

As we move into an exciting new phase at Academies Enterprise Trust (AET), we are seeking to appoint a Building Operations Supervisor to join our new structure which will come into operation from September 2017.

The new structure will consist of a Building Operations Supervisor supported by Building Operations Assistants who will provide site services to our academies. Our cluster areas will be made up of a mixture of phases with our largest cluster being 6 academies.  

This role will be based at Newlands Academy in Peckham, London and you will oversee the London South cluster.  The Academy is a special school for students who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. 

If you want to be part of a network of academies that is passionately committed to inspiring children and young people, this role could be for you.

As part of the National Building Operations team, you will have an operational and supervisory role, managing a team of Building Operation Assistants, which is focused on ensuring the safe, economic and effective operation of all Trust buildings and grounds. 

The successful candidate will have previous experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management, be highly motivated, organised, full of initiative, and common sense, with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure. You will have the ability to lead the team and relate well and build positive relationships with staff and key stakeholders. 

AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

This is a very exciting time for Academies Enterprise Trust and we hope you will join us on our journey. 

This position is required to commence ASAP.

 Closing date: Saturday 30 September 2017. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. 

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhance checks as part of our Prevent duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.