At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff at Heatherbrook Primary Academy.
- Company: Join the Learning without Limits Academy Trust, committed to safeguarding and professional development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, wellbeing package, and discounts from major retailers.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant school community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in building maintenance and health and safety is essential.
The predicted salary is between 27274 - 29071 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and dependable Estates Officer to join the team at Heatherbrook Primary Academy. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and fully operational learning environment.
The role involves supporting the day-to-day management of the academy site, carrying out maintenance tasks, monitoring compliance with health and safety requirements, and helping to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a well-maintained and welcoming environment. Experience in building maintenance and health and safety is essential, together with a practical approach and a commitment to high standards.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has experience in estates, facilities or building maintenance
- Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements
- Can carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks
- Is organised, reliable and able to work independently
- Has strong communication and teamwork skills
- Is flexible, proactive and committed to high standards
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and professional development
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of Academy buildings and grounds
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs
- Assist with health and safety, compliance checks and site inspections
- Support Academy events and site setup requirements
- Monitor site systems and maintain accurate compliance records
- Manage deliveries and support contractors working on site
- Act as a designated key holder, responsible for the opening and closing of the school building and ensuring the security of the premises
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment
- Work collaboratively with Academy staff and the wider Estates Teams
- Attend training and undertake other duties appropriate to the role
Why work for us?
You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.
We offer:
- Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Package - Access to a number of free services, including confidential counselling sessions, GP Helpline, physiotherapy, virtual gym, weight management, menopause, mindfulness and relaxation sessions
- Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons plus cinema and travel.
- Cycle to Work – This initiative also allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories.
- Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing.
- Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
- Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
- Free onsite parking
Visit the section Employee Benefits of the Trust website for more information.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Social Media Checks:
As part of the shortlisting process, in line with measures identified in statutory guidance relating to safeguarding practice, the Trust will conduct searches on candidates selected for interview, through a third party, on social media in order to identify anything that could give rise to a safeguarding concern in what has been said or done online.
Diversity Statement:
As an equal opportunities employer, the Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Estates Officer employer: Learning Without Limits Academy Trust
Lancaster Academy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people through nutritious catering. With flexible term-time hours and a focus on employee growth, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage with students and staff in a vibrant educational environment, making every lunchtime a rewarding experience.
Contact Details:
Learning Without Limits Academy Trust Recruitment Team
