Job Description

Our opportunity for you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Site Manager to work across our Derby academies. The role will be full time and hours will be set on a rota basis as directed by the Site Manager between the core hours of 6am -10pm on a 2 shift rotation.

The type of person we are looking for will be reliable and organised individual who can prioritise and is capable and willing to support in a wide variety of situations. With a professional and friendly disposition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across both primary and secondary phases, with the additional opportunity of being able to work across the Trust as projects arise.

Typically the post will be based at Landau Forte Academy Moorhead, with some travel to Landau Forte College Derby as scheduled with the Site Manager. Our site teams across the Trust work together to ensure that all of our academies have access to the best possible support and as a team we have a number of skilled professionals who work across our Tamworth and Derby sites. This is something that the Trust is keen to build on and we are looking to add to our skilled team.

Key information

Hours

: 37.5 hours per week

Contract

: Permanent

Start date

: ASAP

Salary

: Competitive

Closing Date

: 9am Friday 11 July

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health Complimentary gym membership

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems with an aspiration to complete qualifications potentially via an apprenticeships
Desirable

Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel software. Recognised First Aid qualification.
Experience

Essential

Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional). Experience of dealing with variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.
Desirable

Experience of working in a school or other site management role. Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises. Experience of overseeing other works i.e. contractors, cleaners etc. Experience of working in an office environment or similar.
Knowledge and skills:

Essential

Knowledge of basic health and safety skills. Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required. Excellent organisational skills.
Desirable

Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions and energy efficiency measures. Knowledge of schools and issues relating to education. Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures. Driving licence and use of own car.
Personal Effectiveness:

Essential

Able to work on their own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy. Able to demonstrate effective communication skills. Committed to the broader education of young people. Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team. Possessing excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker.
Desirable

Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.

Job description

Duties for this job will include:

Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities, to prevent any loss of learning time. Performance and recording of routine maintenance and safety inspections Minor alteration projects Managing the works of external contractors Clearing and setting up of rooms Carrying out of maintenance tests Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms Assisting with security issues Supervision of and ad-hoc assistance to the cleaning staff, as required

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

The local area- Derby

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The Academy is located just a few minutes' drive away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes' drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

London is 90 minutes away by train

East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

The local area- Tamworth

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham's bustling city centre.

Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

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www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025