School Facilities Manager

School Facilities Manager

Ormesby Road
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE
United Kingdom

Salary: NJC - 12-17 (£26,421 - £28,770) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Hours: Full Time (37)

The school

Unity City Academy, built in 2002, is a 11-16 school, in the heart of Middlesbrough. The school is rated as ‘Good’ by OfSTED in May 2022. The school works collaboratively with the local community to ensure partnership working is at the heart of all it does. Unity City Academy is part of a national network of schools at AET, brought together by the belief that each and every child has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day.

The role
We are looking for a Schools Facilities Manager to join our academy starting in April/May. As a Schools Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Unity City Academy functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. This role is key to ensuring School Facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site.

In particular we would welcome applications with the following:

• Experience of facilities or building management/ maintenance
• Previous experience of facilities maintenance within a school/ local government / NHS setting would be advantageous.

Visits to the academy are encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Leanne Stockton - Personal Assistant to the Executive Principal lstockton@academiesenterprisetrust.org

About Academies Enterprise Trust
AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
AET Staff Benefits
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact: lstockton@unitycityacademy.org
The role is due to commence: April / May 2024
Closing date: 8th April 2024
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
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 enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/initial-teacher-training for further details.

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