Key Role Information

Salary
£30,023.00 - £31,525.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/10/2026 12:00
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Staff | SC4.13 - SC4.16
Department
Estates
Key stage
Key Stage 3
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Fairfax is an academy with traditional values, and an ethos built around hard work, high expectations and opportunity. Our aim is to ensure that our students leave the Academy prepared to succeed in the next stages of their careers, education and training.

As Site Assistant you will

  1. Have experience in facilities maintenance (inc. plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry)
  2. Be reliable and willing to work evenings and weekends
  3. Have excellent problem-solving skills
  4. Be approachable and happy to interact with staff, students and visitors

The hours for this role are rota based between 6:30am - 8pm

In return we will offer you:

  1. Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  2. Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  3. Perkbox example benefits;
  4. Discounts at nationwide retailers
  5. Gym discount
  6. Cinema discounts
  7. Employee assistance programme
  8. Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  9. A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

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[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Green Car Scheme
Perkbox discount platform
Perkbox Wellness hub
Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Hold or be willing to obtain a level 2 qualification in property maintenance or similardesirable

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of COSHH regulations
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment

Personal Attributes

Commitment to Trust aim and valuesessential
Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)essential
Promotes a culture of Safeguardingessential

Relevant Experience

Experience of working in a teamessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to act on own initiative dealing with any unexpected problems that may ariseessential
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the regional and Academy teams

Fairfax Academy

Rachel Kearney

r.kearney@fairfax.fmat.co.uk

Fairfax School
Fairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B75 7JT

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.