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SalaryWe currently have the following vacancy for a member of Site Staff, based at Longspee Secondary in Bournemouth, a specialist SEND provision. This will be a multi-site role, primarily across the SEND sector but also providing support as necessary across our Primary and Secondary Academies.
The post holder will work closely with Principals, Senior Leadership Team, Site Managers and Trust Senior Management as necessary, assisting with all aspects relating to maintenance, health and safety and security of Academy premises.
You will carry out a full range of duties to ensure accommodation is fit for purpose and available as required.
Experience in property maintenance across a broad range of tasks, a keen eye for detail and an organised approach is essential to ensure our students are learning in environments that are engaging whilst functionally safe.
The successful candidate will be passionate about providing an excellent learning environment for the community we support.
The postholder will need to have a flexible approach to hours to be worked but primarily, hours are likely to be around 10am -6pm / 12pm-8pm on a 37 hours per week basis.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are efficiently completed.
- Conducting regular inspections and identifying maintenance needs.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Use of compliance software system.
The postholder will need:
- Experience in facilities management in a similar role.
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
What we have to Offer:
- A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
- A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
- All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
- Strong potential for career progression.
- A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
- An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
- AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact James Treble, Estates Director at james.treble@aat.education
Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorouschecks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBSchecks and an online search
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Longspee Secondary
We are a Specialist Secondary Academy (11-16) for autistic children who also can present with SEMH needs. We enable and empower our students in a caring learning environment, supporting them to learn and flourish on their journey to adulthood.
With approximately 55 students across 9 classes, we want the whole-school community to be Happy to come to school, be Safe and eager to learn, and to make the best levels of Progress on their journey toward adulthood. All students are typically taught in class sizes of 6 or 7, with a high staff to pupil ratio, to support the removal of any barriers to learning.
During our learning day we focus upon supporting and nurturing every individual using a calm and consistent therapeutic approach which enables our students to develop core skills, knowledge and understanding so that they may achieve their aspirations, through qualifications, experiences and enjoyment. At Longspee Secondary we use a wide range of resources and teaching methods to engage our students, with a particular focus given to the development of key skills in English and Maths, improved levels of attention and concentration, social skill, and emotional health development, alongside building positive strategies for well-being and self-regulation. To enable progress, happiness and safety, specialist teaching and learning support staff are on hand to support in the development of emotional wellbeing and attitudes to learning, helping the students to form positive relationships with themselves, their peers, all staff and the wider community.We do hope that this overview sparks an interest; but there is much more to tell and celebrate! Below you will find a link to our website, and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact. Thank you for your interest
