Are you skilled within maintenance and repairs and would like to work within a rewarding environment? If so, this new prospect could be your next role.
Backwell School have a multi-talented Estates department that is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. Aspects of the role involve Health and Safety, resolving repair issues and providing Site security.
Backwell School is located within a small village, close to the vibrant city of Bristol and visitor attractions of North Somerset such as Cheddar, Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare. Our school caters for education from Year 7 to Year 11. We pride ourselves on our school achievements and value all our staff efforts and support to uphold a ‘Good’ Ofsted status.
This is a brilliant permanent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic problem solver, who enjoys property maintenance and has experience within a skilled trade. Working as part of a team, the successful post holder will attribute to upholding high standards of service set by the department.
Backwell School will offer you:
• Friendly children and hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
• A school with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
• A generous contributory pension scheme.
• A broad employee assistance programme (including Health and Wellbeing) and benefits (offering discounts on shopping).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking.
Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school we are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust.
How to apply
We request that all candidates read through the role information pack before applying. To adhere to safer recruitment processes we request that all candidates will need to fill in the Trust application form.
The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 3 October 2022.
Please note we will not accept CV submittals and we do not require agency assistance for this post. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing then, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
Backwell School and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Backwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
