Site Operative in Birmingham

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 communications 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

At the heart of our Academy lies a clear and compelling mission: to be the most inclusive, best-performing school in our local area. This ambition is not just a statement—it is a daily commitment that shapes our culture, our curriculum, and our relationships. We live this mission through our core values of CARE:

• 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.

Why The Mercian Trust?

As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.

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.