Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Facilities Officer to join our team predominantly covering our Canerbury Schools. This is on an inital fixed term contract until 31st December 2026. The position will be reviewed prior to the end date and may be ended, extended or made permanent subject to the needs of the Trust at the time.The successful candidate will work on a rotational basis (7 day a week rolling rota working 4 on and 4 off) assisting with the maintenance and security of the buildings and grounds to ensure all operation needs of the Trust are met. You must have a can-do attitude and work well in a team.
The ideal candidate will:-
- Be hardworking
- Be reliable
- Be trustworthy
- Have experience of facilities and operational functions (desirable)
- Hold a qualification in, or willing to be trained in one, or a multiple of, the following skills:
- Electrical installation/maintenance (to Edition 18)
- Plumbing
- Painting & Decorating
- Carpentry
- Grounds Maintenance (including synthetic surfaces) and/or other recognisable trades.(essential)
- Have experience of working with, or willing to be trained in the use of Computer Assisted Facilities Management Software (CAFM)(essential)
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Essential)
- Own transport (Essential)
37 hours (rota basis between 6am - 22.30) including some weekends
52 weeks (some weekends)
Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:
We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits:
- Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines.
- As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools.
- Regular wellbeing and social activities
- Counselling and mental wellbeing support
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
- Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
- Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
- Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers
Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com
We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
Information about the trust
Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:-
Dover Christ Church Academy, Chartham Primary School, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, St Stephens Infant School, Turner Free School
We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.
Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.
To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’
They will:
- Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. If you are interested in this opportunity but require a different working pattern (e.g., part-time hours, compressed weeks, or term-time only), please clearly state your preferred arrangement within your application. We are happy to discuss and explore flexibility where possible for the successful candidate.
For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com
Pay: £27,399.00 per year
Work Location: In person
