Job Description

Erdington Academy

Birmingham
22,835 - 23,589 per year

Salary:

28,163 - 29,093 FTE (22,835 - 23,589 actual)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

As soon as possible

Apply by:

10 July 2025

Job overview

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We are currently seeking a motivated Premises Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week (12.00pm - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday).


Reporting to the Premises Manager, the Premises Assistant will provide efficient and effective support to the academy. You will ensure that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.


Your responsibilities will include:

Facilities maintenance

Taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented academy environment Carrying out general maintenance tasks, including repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, ensuring that the premises are in excellent condition at all times

Health and safety

Playing a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors Conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, and promptly addressing any security concerns Maintaining accurate records related to health and safety, including risk assessments and maintenance logs

Security and access control

Implementing and monitoring security procedures to safeguard the academy's premises Locking and unlocking buildings as required, ensuring that access is granted only to authorised individuals Responding to security alarms and acting swiftly in emergency situations

Equipment and supplies

Managing the inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies required for day-to-day operations Coordinating orders and deliveries, ensuring that stock levels are maintained appropriately Carrying out regular checks to ensure equipment is in good working order

Event support

Providing support during academy events, such as parents' evenings, open days, and performances Setting up and dismantling equipment, arranging furniture, and assisting with any other logistical requirements to ensure the smooth running of events

Grounds maintenance

Maintaining the outdoor areas of the academy, including gardens, playgrounds, and sports facilities Carrying out gardening tasks, such as mowing lawns, pruning, and maintaining flowerbeds, to create an attractive and welcoming environment

Collaboration

Working closely with other members of the academy staff, including administrators, teachers, and support staff Collaborating effectively to address maintenance issues, responding to requests, and supporting the overall functioning of the academy

Qualifications and experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry Strong practical skills and the ability to use hand and power tools effectively Knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to apply them in a practical setting Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, students, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner

Previous experience in a similar Premises Assistant or facilities maintenance role is desirable.

About us

Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we're determined to become Outstanding - and we want you to help take us there.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We're also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network - and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

Educational support Flexi perks Salary sacrifice scheme Perkbox subscription Professional learning and regular training Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance Menopause awareness training Free flu jabs Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 10.00am on 10 July 2025.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

About

Erdington Academy

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Erdington Academy

Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham
West Midlands
B24 8RE
United Kingdom

+44 121 373 1080

Erdington Academy is an academy within the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust (FMAT) and located near the centre of Birmingham. At Erdington Academy we are committed to the highest standards of presentation, behaviour and achievement. A calm, purposeful environment is the key to successful learning and achievement. Our mission is to Enrich Lives and Transform futures and this is at the heart of our curriculum.

The five core values of the Academy are:

Excellence

- We strive for the highest quality to ensure excellent outcomes

Dedication

- We believe there is dignity in hard work and effort

Ambition

- We want the very best for our students

Integrity

- We believe in openness and transparency

Tradition

- We believe in old fashioned manners, courtesy and respect



Traditional values are encouraged so that students model respectful and courteous behaviour at all times. We want our students to be confident, responsible citizens who have an understanding of the world around them; we encourage them to make a positive contribution to the school and to their local communities to prepare them to excel in modern Britain. Why should a child's life chances be determined by their background? Demographics do not determine destiny.



Academic achievement is obviously vital so the students have the best chance of achieving their ambitions. The link with Fairfax School in Sutton Coldfield benefits all our students; in fact, any Year 11 student who achieves the required grades will gain entry into the Fairfax Sixth Form.



Extra-curricular activities are also a strength of the academy. As a Leisure Centre and sports hub of the Erdington area there are a variety of sports on offer including free activities for young people and families. Also the academy, is pleased to host a range of local clubs and societies.



The successful candidate will be driven by a deep-seated desire to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children. They must be able to motivate, develop and inspire through their love of education and their demonstrable talent as a professional. If you have a proven track record of success, of generating momentum and of bringing about change, this role could be perfect for you.



We have a long track record of 'growing our own' and are committed to providing professional development opportunities for all staff. These include:


Access to Nationally Recognised Professional Qualifications and other external programmes.

Our in-house Leadership Pathways programme which offers bespoke training for staff at all levels of development.


The successful candidate will:


raise outcomes be fully committed to social mobility and a holistic approach to education have the students' best interests at the core of all their thoughts and actions have commitment, passion and determination that every student will reach his/her full potential maintain the school's inclusive approach to all students demonstrate the inspirational leadership and management skills necessary to guide the school community through a time of complex national change and continuing challenge continue to build the strong home school relationship and the wider links in the community.

You will be joining:


an autonomous, caring, inclusive school with a supportive Governing Body motivated and courteous students who are proud of their school an experienced Senior Leadership Team with a track record of raising standards, supported by hardworking and dedicated staff.

The health and wellbeing of our staff are important to us. We firmly believe that healthy, happy staff make for a positive and productive workforce, a thriving and dynamic environment and engaged and achieving young people. Our approach to staff wellbeing continues to evolve as we look for ways to further enhance the working environment and wellbeing of our staff.



We look forward to receiving your application to join our family.

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