King Solomon Academy

Premises Assistant

Location: Marylebone, London

Salary: Ark Support Scale Band 5 (points 5 to 13) £27,687 - £31,344.

Working hours: 36 hours per week, shift patterns to be agreed on appointment,

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2024 or February 2024.

Closing date: 11am Wednesday 10th January 2024.

A unique opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking school.

About the role:

We are looking for someone who can join our strong Premises team and bring a can-do attitude, and being the following:

Proactive, taking initiative to solve problems

Excellent maintenance skills

Flexible, working across two sites and being willing to contribute across the whole academy

A team player, working with excellent written and oral communication skills to work collaboratively with the other members of the premises team.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience of building maintenance or other relevant experience

Fluent spoken and written

English Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting and glazing desirable.

The ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with people at varying levels

View the full job description and person specification here.

About our school:

King Solomon Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing non-selective schools in the country. We are rare in that it is a genuine all-through school. Our pupils join at 2,3 and 4 years old and stay with us until they are 18.

By joining our school, you play a part in showing what is possible when children’s education is seen as a long-term commitment. We are growing a team of exceptionally committed staff who value each and every year of a child’s education equally. If you too are motivated to redress educational disadvantage in the UK, King Solomon Academy is beginning to show what is possible and you could be part of the team defining the future of education in our country.

We aim to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to provide a rigorous education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond, irrespective of their starting point. Our teachers and leaders do whatever it takes to make this a reality

How to apply:

Please click the apply button below and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact our HR Officer, Salma on ksa.hr@kingsolomonacademy.org or phone 0207 563 6900.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.