Property Services Officer

Property Services Officer

Contract:         Full Time, Permanent  (annual leave entitlement 24 days)

Hours:             40 hours per week (on weekly rotating shifts), 52 weeks per annum

Salary:             Pathway 2 Point 4-8, £22,907 - £24,623.78 per annum (FTE £21,189 - £22,777)

Site:                 Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET)

Closing date:   06 December 2022

Start:               ASAP

Please note – Thomas Deacon Education Trust withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date.

About TDET

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising educational outcomes across a range of primary and secondary phase schools and academies in the East Midlands.  As a multi-academy trust we strive to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all and an ethos and culture that encourages everyone to be the very best that they can be. 

We put learners, and their learning, at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Thomas Deacon Education Trust are seeking to appoint a Property Services Officer to join our Facilities Team.  With Thomas Deacon Academy being the main base, the successful candidate will be required to work at any of the TDET sites when required.  Current locations include but are not limited to Peterborough, Warboys and Upwood. 

The successful candidate will work as part of the Facilities Team to maintain the security, functioning and cleanliness of the premises and its contents, including access to the buildings, lighting and heating systems.  The successful candidate will provide porter services within the TDET academies and will provide defined handyperson skills at these premises when the needs arise.

Shifts are typically 8 hours between the hours of 06:00 and 22:00.  During school holidays, school opening hours may be shortened.  Occasional overtime may be available, including weekends.

TDET has its own fleet of work vehicles that may be used to travel between locations.  In the event of the pre-agreed use of a personal vehicle for work related journeys, mileage reimbursement via the TDET expenses scheme can be claimed (business insurance is required for pre-agreed personal vehicle use when used for travel other than to and from main work place.)

The Person

You will:

·        Have knowledge and understanding of maintenance within an education environment.

·        Have knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and procedures, including hygiene and moving and handling.

·        Have previous experience of carrying out maintenance tasks.

·        Have a full clean driving license.

·        Have the ability to use own initiative and problem solve independently.

·        Have the ability to work to tight deadlines and in a pressurised environment.

The Trust offers:

·        Excellent salary package.

·        Fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

·        Opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

·        Use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

·        Local Government Pension Scheme.

·        An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

·        An inclusive and collaborative approach.

·        A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

·        An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Site visits and further enquiries regarding this post are welcomed - please contact Phil Bark phil.bark@tdet.education or hrteam@tdet.education for more information.