At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our school is secure, warm, and compliant while supporting the facilities team.
- Company: Join Minerva Learning Trust, a growing multi-academy trust dedicated to outstanding education.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Other info: Driving is essential; cover may be needed at other sites.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives by maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude, minor repair skills, and good communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trustcommitted to providing an outstanding education for students from a widevariety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire.
Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, includingprimary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision.
We have astrong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schoolsfrom Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy joined Minerva Learning Trust in December 2024 and is committed to ensuring an inclusive education forour youngest children.
The school prides itself in supporting all children toachieve regardless of their ability and create a sense of awe and wonderthrough playful learning opportunities.
Following the retirement of the currentpostholder, our new Facilities Assistant will be part of the wider facilitiesteam in the Derbyshire Hub under the leadership of the Regional Facilities Manager.
You will work to ensure thatour school site is secure, warm and compliant to the Trust and regulatoryrequirements.
We want our regional team to support eachother therefore, a requirement to drive is essential.
You may be required to provide cover on othersites.
The successful candidate willhave
- Aproactive approach to fulfilling the requirements of role.
- Theability to undertake minor repairs and maintenance.
- Theability to ensure all routine testing and inspections are carried out inaccordance with the Trust’s procedures.
- ITskills to record and keep up to date compliance records.
- Excellentcommunication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues, contractors.
The closing date is 9am on Monday 14September 2026 and interviews will take place on Thursday 17 September 2026. Candidates must be available on thisdate.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects allstaff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection andsafeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust.
The successful candidate will be required tocomplete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidatesas part of their due diligence.
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Facilities Assistant in Chesterfield employer: Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Minerva Learning Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow within the organisation while contributing to the transformative education of students across Sheffield and Derbyshire. The collaborative culture within the facilities team ensures that every member feels valued and empowered, making it a rewarding place to work.
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Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Recruitment Team
