AddressBUC10976
Permanent
Full Time
Enhanced with Barred List
1 Feb 2024, 11 p.m.
29 Feb 2024
Office@highcrestacademy.org.uk
Overview
The Highcrest Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic and friendly member of the site team to join our established, hardworking team. You will be an able, practical and cheerful self-motivated person.
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Bucks Pay Scale 2 Range 11-15, depending on experience (FTE £21,879 to £23,961).
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Shift work by mutual agreement between 7.00 am and 7.00pm, Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing date: 29/02/2024 00:00
Interviews to be held: Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised, depending on the level of response. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
About us
Our Ofsted Report February 2020 says “The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere” and “Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school’s motto of ‘aspire and achieve’.
Our aim is to establish a culture of excellence throughout every element of our academy and move us from Good to Outstanding.
There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, which includes the Sixth Form. A recently completed building programme comprises a brand-new Sixth Form Centre, sports facilities including a gym, and a new restaurant and coffee shop for both students and staff. We also have a thriving House system that brings our whole school community together.
www.highcrestacademy.org.uk
About the role
Duties will include premises maintenance/upkeep, security of the buildings and site, ensuring that inside and outside environments are well maintained and meet all Health and Safety requirements. The successful candidate will work shifts in conjunction with other members of the team, although a flexible approach to working will be required.
About you
- Have a sense of humour
- be honest, reliable, hardworking and flexible
- be able to work using your own initiative
- have good DIY and premises skills and be able to paint and carry out minor repairs and jobs competently
- be able to effectively communicate with other members of the team to carry out your role competently and effectively
- be committed to achieving high standards in your work
- be willing to attend courses to develop your expertise
- be able to deal with staff, pupils and the public in an efficient and friendly manner
You will be someone who cares, both for our students and for your team. We pride ourselves on the unity of our staff and our departments. The Highcrest family is an important part of academy life. The right candidate will embrace the school’s visions and values to be an integral part of our team.
Other information
Contact Sarah Stokes for full information.
Telephone: 01494 529866
Email applications to: recruitment@highcrestacademy.org.uk
Highcrest offers both an excellent induction and support programme package.
“Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable..” ... Ofsted Report February 2020.
A thriving school in the heart of the community, with free on-site parking, staff recognition schemes and free gym to counter the “Friday Biscuits” and on-site coffee shop! Just 30 minutes by train from Central London, The Highcrest Academy is the first All Ability Academy in the county of Buckinghamshire. It is culturally diverse and a vibrant school making it a fantastic place to work. We have some students who will need all your support and yet have also featured in the national Ofsted report for providing challenge to the most able
The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on our website). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.
