At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our academy clean and secure while supporting a vibrant educational environment.
- Company: Join Q3 Academy Great Barr, a dynamic community-focused school.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive team, professional development, and great perks like free parking and healthcare.
- Other info: Be part of a pioneering trust dedicated to social mobility and innovative education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a positive, inclusive atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, driving licence, and ability to manage tasks independently.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities and improving outcomes for our students? As a mixed comprehensive Academy with a dynamic Sixth Form, Q3 Academy Great Barr serves a vibrant and culturally diverse community of nearly 1,200 students. Our fantastic buildings are surrounded by open, picturesque fields and woodlands, and the Academy offers a stimulating setting for teaching and learning.
Our facilities are designed to inspire, with state-of-the-art classrooms and resources that support a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum. This curriculum is carefully crafted to challenge students, develop critical thinkers, and prepare them for successful futures. Professional growth is embedded in our culture, and Q3 Academy Great Barr presents unparalleled opportunities for students and staff. If you are an individual passionate about shaping the future generation, you will be joining a community where education is valued, diversity is celebrated, and personal development is prioritised. This is a place where your talents will be valued, and your career can flourish.
We are proud to be part of The Mercian Trust, which provides us with access to wider resources, professional development, and a network of educators focused on pioneering teaching and learning methods, including digital transformation. Join us for an opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative educational approach that champions collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning.
Main purpose:
- To maintain the cleanliness and good order of our premises and ground.
- To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
- To maintain the security of the site and safeguard staff, students, and visitors.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Numeracy, literacy, and communication skills are essential.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to undertake a range of caretaking and cleaning duties and maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload, whilst ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date.
- Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise.
- Ability to demonstrate good inter-personal skills to communicate with a range of people, staff, and students.
- Ability to provide high-quality supervision to support the Site Manager in working with the cleaning staff.
- Ability to inspect and record the work of others.
- Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the team.
- Understands how to effectively safeguard young people.
Why should you work with us?
- Join an incredible team of friendly and supportive staff.
- Work with our amazing students in a positive learning environment supported by a centralised behaviour system.
- Manageable marking.
- Supportive feedback culture with no high-stakes observations.
- Rich culture of professional learning, with a high-quality CPD programme.
- Fully resourced curriculum.
- Three-week Christmas break.
- A visible and supportive SLT.
- Modern laptops for staff and visualisers in every classroom.
- Connect and unwind with regular social activities.
- Access to UK Healthcare benefits, supporting your optical and dental care needs and including a free annual flu vaccination.
- Free car parking on site.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits through the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme.
Our CARE Values:
- Community - We are stronger together. We foster a sense of belonging where every voice is heard and every individual is respected.
- Ambition - We set high expectations for ourselves and our students, striving for excellence in all that we do.
- Respect - We treat one another with dignity and kindness, creating a culture of mutual trust and understanding.
- Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, always seeking to improve and innovate.
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Site Operative employer: Q3 Academy Great Barr
Q3 Academy Great Barr is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from a rich culture of learning, manageable workloads, and access to modern resources, all while working in a picturesque setting that inspires both staff and students. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and be part of a community that values ambition, respect, and excellence.
