Estates Operative - Crescent School

We are seeking to recruit a part time Estates Operative to join our friendly and professional Estates Department.

The Estates department oversees the sites belonging to The Princethorpe Foundation. It does so by giving operational autonomy and responsibility to individual schools whilst providing support and expertise via a team of Foundation-wide managers. Supervisors at each school support senior leaders by overseeing and coordinating the effective day to day function of the relevant estate.

Estates Operatives work closely with the Site Supervisor to perform a range of caretaker-type duties. The role will involve general maintenance and PPM’s, set-up/pack-down and support of events, opening/locking up, porterage, mowing/gardening, pruning and traffic management at The Crescent School. The role is crucial in providing a fully functioning, organised, clean, tidy, secure and well-maintained site for use by its many stakeholders.

Estates Operatives must take pride in providing a safe and high-quality working, learning and recreational environment. They will strive to provide a class-leading service to staff, pupils and visitors and be helpful, trustworthy and reliable. They must be willing and able to complete a range of physical tasks and checks and tests and work with a range of tools. The successful applicant will be provided with a range of initial and ongoing skill development and Health and Safety training.

The starting salary for this role is D5 to D10 of the Princethorpe Foundation support staff scale, currently £22,971-£24,473 fte. Actual salary is lower due to the role being offered as 25 hours per week, part year. Salary offered within this scale is dependent on experience.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to

visit the school’s website www.princethorpe.co.uk for more information about

our thriving School, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of

community. Continuing Professional Development is encouraged and personal

visits to the school are welcome.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Monday 15 July 2024 at 9.00am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the closing date might be brought forward, therefore early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be scheduled soon after the closing date.

Further details and an application form are available from the foundation website https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/join-us

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Princethorpe Foundation. Registered office Princethorpe College, Rugby. CV23 9PX. Company registered in England & Wales and Limited by Guarantee Number 4177718. Registered Charity Number 1087124