Job Description
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The Deputy Chief Operating Officer and the CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Estates Technician & Groundsperson to ensure all Trust grounds, sports facilities and landscaped areas are maintained to a high, safe, and professional standard while being well presented for students, staff, visitors and wider stakeholders.
Itis essential that the successful candiidate have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 as well as a Full UK Manual Driving License and a recognised qualification in grounds maintenance.
It is desirable the sucessful candidate have a Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture, Turf Maintenance, or related field, PA1 / PA6a Pesticides Certificate, Chainsaw qualification (e.g., cross-cutting and maintenance), First Aid qualification.
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A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and SelectionPolicy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website atwww.secat.co.uk.
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.
SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement:
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school's individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
The Trust Head Office is at SECAT House, which is in the grounds of Thorpedene Primary School, one of the 6 schools in our Trust. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant all operate from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, ICT Team, Estates Team and HR Team are all based in schools within the MAT, as is the Director of Education.
SECAT has a responsibility to ensure all our young people receive the best provision possible. This is what we intend to do; to make full and flexible use of all the expertise, resources and facilities across the Trust for the benefit of all.