Key Role Information

Salary
£25,014- £26,403
Job type
Apprentice
Contract type
Apprentice
Closing
12/01/2026 09:00
Interview
To be Confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Level 4 point 4
Department
Site Staff
Key stage
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: As Soon As Possible | Apprentice Site Supervisor| Whole Year |37 hours per week |Level 4, Actual Salary (£25,185-£26,403)


The Excel Academy is looking to appoint a conscientious, organised, highly motivated and flexible Apprentice Site Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with keen interest in maintenance, security and health and safety to gain practical experience whilst securing an official qualification.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an apprenticeship course funded by the Trust. Upon successful completion, you will secure a permanent role of Facilities Supervisor, which may be based at any academy within the Trust.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.


Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “To provide a first-class education to

allow all students to excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that exist between the Academy and home.


Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications; however, we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

 

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.  


The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

 

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals, and a Cyclescheme. Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service.

 

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

 

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development, and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

 

For all successful applicants, the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha. 

 

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.


Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

 

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

 

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and belonging.

 

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

 

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your

 

 

application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

 

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

 

 

 

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 12th January at 9:00am


Interview Date:  Week To be confirmed

Qualifications

A good level of general education, an appropriate recognised NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a trade industrydesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Communicate effectively orally and in writing essential
Ability to support site maintenance to ensure student safety.essential
Ability to support site maintenance to ensure student safety.essential
Work on own initiativeessential
Able to establish a rapport with young people.essential
Ability to work at heights, preferable to have knowledge and experience of ladder and scaffold work.essential
Demonstrate relevant work experience in basic building maintenance, repairs and decoration.essential
Able to communicate effectively with external agencies and colleagues.essential

Experience/Knowledge

Understanding of cleaning matters.essential
Understanding of security and health and safety issues.essential
Experience of working in an education environment.
Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
Knowledge of estates management and health & safety.
Experience of the supervision of staff.
Understanding of heating & lighting systems.

Personal Attributes

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.essential
Awareness and sensitivity with regard to equal opportunities and race equality.essential
A willingness to undertake appropriate training.essential
Has a flexible approach to working arrangements. Some evening/weekend work may be required. Availability to be called out in an emergency.essential
Undertake First Aid Training

About Us

The Excel Academy

Recruitment

recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Milton Road
Sneyd Green
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 6LG

Safeguarding Information

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.


Please note, in order to comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, we are unable to accept CV’s. You must include all details within your profile and personal statement.