Estates and Facilities Assistant, Hazel Grove High School

The Laurus Trust is a rapidly expanding multi-academy trust with a reputation for outstanding teaching and learning. 

We have a strong heritage. Our founder school, Cheadle Hulme High School, has been judged as Outstanding in its last two Ofsted inspections. Gorsey Bank is a high performing primary in Wilmslow and we are also home to the Altius Alliance, a teacher training provider which has been given the top grade by Ofsted. We have seven schools in total across the Trust including a brand new school Didsbury High School which opened in September 2019 and Hazel Grove High School which joined the Trust in September 2019. 

This is, therefore, an important stage in the development of The Laurus Trust. With our growth comes the opportunity for talented staff to make their mark.  

We are looking for an Estates and Facilities Assistant to join our growing Estates team. The job is physically demanding and will involve working a 37 hour week, on shifts usually of either 6.30am – 3.00pm or 10.30am – 7.00pm Monday to Friday, at Hazel Grove High School. Some overtime will be necessary to cover for evening and weekend events for which additional payment will be made at the appropriate overtime rates. The successful candidate must have their own transport and be prepared to train as a first aider and will be offered all relevant training for the position.  

Permanent, full time and full year position.

Actual Salary:  Scale 3 £18,795 - £19,171  

Hours: 37 per week 

This is an important appointment for the Trust as you will contribute to a team that provides a high quality service across all of our schools, delivering a positive operational and educational experience for all stakeholders.  

We recognise that our non-teaching staff are critical to the success of the Trust. Our new buildings offer an impressive working environment and we are supportive of continuing professional development. 

To find out more, and to understand how you will be able to make a significant impact on the success of our schools and students please see the attachments below. 

To apply for the role please click on the ‘quick apply’ button below. CVs will not be accepted. We will also be running drop in sessions to assist completing a paper based application. Please contact Laurus Trust HR on tel: 0161 485 7201 for further information.

Deadline for applications:  Tuesday 17th December 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 6th January 2020 

The Laurus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting  the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.