The Academy of St. Nicholas is a unique joint Catholic and Church of England Academy at the heart of our local community and we are proud to be part of the All-Saints Multi-Academy Trust. We are blessed with state-of-the-art facilities which enable us to illuminate all aspects of education to the young people we serve.

The Academy of St Nicholas is an ambitious and progressive 11-18 Academy in Liverpool with approximately 950 students on roll. The Academy is focused upon driving standards of achievement rapidly and this makes it a dynamic and exciting place to work as evidenced by our Section 5 Ofsted inspection and our Section 48 inspection. The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to ensuring that every student makes the most of their potential, ensuring that every person within our community can flourish & thrive. The Academy concentrates on providing the highest quality of teaching, with bespoke CPD for all staff to support this, the best possible student support, and the most appropriate and innovative curriculum.

Our Academy is part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. There is a trust wide commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals amongst all young people in our academies living out the core values of ASPIRATION, INCLUSION & SERVICE.

You will join a school and trust committed to your personal development with access to excellent CPD opportunities so that you can continue to grow as a professional. At the Academy of St Nicholas, we are determined that all members of our community “flourish & thrive” guided by our values of respect, ambition, resilience and compassion. As an Academy, we have been on an incredible journey of improvement, and we are very much aware that the people within our establishment are a key ingredient for its continued success.

Premises Assistant - Trust Standard 35

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Establishment: The Academy of St Nicholas Location: The Academy of St Nicholas Salary: 26409.00 - 30060.00 Department: Premises Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 03/06/2025 12:00 Interview Date: ASAP Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: ASMAT Support Staff | SCP9 - SCP17

The Role

Role: Caretaker

Grade: 4, SCP: 9-17

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Facilities Management

Job Focus

This role will support the Head of Facilities Management by undertaking a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, porterage, and maintenance. This role is based at the Academy of St. Nicholas.

Core Responsibilities & Tasks

Act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds and the routine and non-routine opening and closing of premises and grounds.
Responding to emergency calls outside normal working hours.
Deal with external contractors on site adhering to safeguarding and safety procedures.
Undertake additional, emergency cleaning to support the cleaners including litter picking
Carry out general first line repairs, redecoration and maintenance.
Take delivery of stocks and materials for the Academy and distribute as appropriate.
Carry out porterage within Academy, move furniture and equipment, as required, assist in setting up for assemblies, events etc.
Ensure that adequate supplies of consumables are available.
Operate the maintenance systems within the building e.g. heating plant, security systems, CCTV etc.
Ensure that all caretaking equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.
To ensure the building is safe, reporting any damage and assisting in organising any necessary repairs.
Carry out routine safety procedures or checks on ancillary equipment.
To undertake routine checks on the school minibus and drive the minibus from time to time.
Carry out Academy based emergency procedures e.g. fire alarm, flooding.
Undertake lettings and related duties where required.
Prepare the Academy premises and site for out of Academy activities.
Ensure that access to the site and main areas of the building are safe.
To assist in the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
To pursue and promote the achievement and integration of diversity and equality of opportunity.
To assist with planning, monitoring and reviewing health and safety across the school and within areas of personal control.
To participate in the Trust’s Professional Development process and engage in continuous professional development and networking to ensure that professional skills and knowledge are up to date.
To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
To undertake other appropriate and relevant duties commensurate with the post.
The job purpose and key statements remain indicative and by no means exclusive. Given the evolving needs of the Trust, flexibility among staff is very important. All staff may be required to undertake other such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in line with the grade of their post.