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Fambridge Road
Maldon
Essex
CM9 6AB
Telephone: 01621 854681
Email: personnel@plume.essex.sch.uk
www.plume.essex.sch.uk
Caretaker & Maintenance Assistant
Required as soon as possible, pending safer recruitment checks
Hours of Work: 37 per week on a shift pattern between 6.30am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, (e.g. 6.30am to 2pm or 10.30am to 7pm), 52 weeks per year
Salary: Pay scale 2 Points 11-16
Actual starting salary £17,347
We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker & Maintenance Assistant to contribute to the smooth running of the Academy at both Fambridge Road and Mill Road campuses. The person will be carrying out a range of maintenance duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance.
Plume Academy is a friendly, supportive and aspirant educational establishment where the professional development of all staff is given a high priority. Plume's very positive last Ofsted inspection in January 2018 judged the Academy as 'Good' in all areas, including the Sixth Form.
Plume Academy is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, Trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration checks, together with the receipt of satisfactory references and only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered.
For full details and an application pack, please visit our website at www.plume.essex.sch.uk or email personnel@plume.essex.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 February 2020 with interviews being held 26 February 2020.
Information about the School
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.
We look forward to hearing from you!