Premises Assistant Apprentice

Premises Assistant  Apprentice - Level 2

Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract: 12 months fixed term

Salary: National Minimum Apprenticeship rate - £4.81 per hour

Featherby Junior  and Featherby Infant and Nursery School are both part of the Featherby Partnership  and the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley,  Kent and Medway. Our academies transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. The care and wellbeing of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking.

We are currently looking for a Facilities Service operative apprentice, Level 2. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills to work alongside our friendly premises team. Successful candidates will need a reasonable level of IT knowledge and good communication skills.

You will assist with the day to day premises related functions, including buildings and grounds maintenance, security, lettings and cleaning. You  will ensure that the schools  give a positive first impression to all users of the academy site and that pupils, staff, visitors and contractors can work in it effectively and safely. You will  work with the Premises manager to ensure compliance with legislation and guidance.

You would be required to work across both Junior and Infant Schools and to move between multiple sites to ensure that operational needs are met. 

This will be a 12 month apprenticeship with an end point assessment. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to a L2 Certificate in Facilities Services Principles. There is also the possibility that on completion of the apprenticeship there would be an opportunity for a  permanent role within the Trust. 

You will have:-   

• Maths & English GCSE at Grade C or above (if you do not have these you will need to pass maths and English Functional Skills level 1 during your apprenticeship)  
• The ability to work as part of a team     
• Good verbal and written communications skills    
• The ability to work with a varied range of people at all levels

In return we offer:    

• A supportive apprenticeship programme    
• A positive, friendly and happy  working environment     
• Tailored programmes of CPD     
• A generous package of Maritime Trust staff benefits. 

If this sounds like you, please see the attached candidate information pack to find out more. 

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the TES website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date:  Monday 29th August 2022

Interviews:  TBC

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.