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Working 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Band 3 point 17-21

£6,591 -£7,250 (dependent on experience and service)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Estates Officer to join our growing Academy Trust on a permanent part- time basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Estates Officer to join our Trust. The role will be varied and the candidate will need to be flexible and prepared to travel between schools within the Trust. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, confident and enjoy using their own initiative and have experience of working in a school (s)

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety Law and Fire Safety Law.
• The ability to manage and motivate a team at multiple sites.
• The ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and risk assessments.
• Be able to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Good computer skills, e.g. word, excel, computer diary entries and Smartlog.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of tendering and or obtaining external contractor quotations to ensure 'Best Value'.

What we can offer you:

• A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary Schools with friendly and supportive staff who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
• The 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development and support to all staff.
• A dynamic and collaborative team of Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact HR on 01702 559467 ext. 215 or email recruitment @seacademytrust.co.uk to arrange a visit.

South Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please visit our website; www.seacademytrust.co.uk.

Information about the School

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.

Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.

Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.

If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!