Trust: Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company

Vacancy Job Title: Site Technician

Locations:

Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy

Moorlands Church of England Primary Academy

Additional local academy support (where required)

Pay Scale: DoNESC Central Scale, Band A

Salary: Starting from £15,364 per annum pro rata (£20,828 full time equivalent)

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Total hours per week: 30 hours

This will be split in accordance with the needs of the schools. During term time this will be split into the below hours

• 26.5 hours between Peterhouse and Moorlands (1pm – 6pm Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours Saturday)
• The remaining hours can be agreed with the Estates Officer

Candidates should then expect a more flexible split of the total 30 hours during school holiday periods, and this will be decided and arranged in communication with the Estates Officer each term.

Term Time: Term Time + 4 weeks (42 weeks)

Start Date: September 2023

Immeasurably more than we can imagine!

Our passion and ambition is to see children in all our schools and academies achieve excellent educational outcomes alongside developing and growing into their potential as individuals. Our culture is one of high aspiration rooted in our Christian values. We have a desire to see Norfolk, and our schools in Northeast Suffolk, and its education system recognised as a place of aspiration, achievement and hope whether living in a rural area, coastal community, market town or the city of Norwich.

The Role

We are looking for a Site Technician to work under the direction of the Estates Officer/School Business Manager/Headteacher and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, to ensure that the school premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready for use as well as helping to ensure that the school is clean and tidy.

The Site Technician has responsibility, under the direction of the Head of Estates/School Business Manager/Headteacher, for the security of the school premises. The normal hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the school and undertaken with agreement of the Head of Estates/School Business Manager/Headteacher. Key-holder responsibilities extend beyond regular working hours as the post holder has 24-hour responsibility for the security of the school premises.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Experience of caretaking or site security
• Knowledge of the basic principles of site management
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and resolve problems independently
• Able to carry out manual tasks

We can offer:

• Fuel Expenses for travel outside of the primary locations of work
• LGPS Contributory pension scheme
• Healthshield Employee Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid Working Policy

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.