Site and Buildings Assistant

Our opportunity for you

Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular and heavily oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy has staff children as part of our admissions criteria.

We are looking for a versatile and outgoing individual to join the Academy as a site support team member. The role will be full time and hours will be set on a rota basis as directed by the Site Manager between the core hours of 6am to 10pm.

The type of person we are looking for is likely to possess infectious enthusiasm, a reliable and highly organised individual, who can multi-task, with a professional and friendly disposition. He or she will be resilient, driven, determined, and ambitious.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

This post is based at Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Sixth Form and will report to the Academy Site Manager.

Key Information

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Weeks: 52 weeks (whole year) contract

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9.00am

What we can offer you

Possible professional training and qualification through an apprenticeship programme

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Complimentary gym membership

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.

Desirable

Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel software.

Recognised First Aid qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional).

Experience of dealing with variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.

Desirable

Experience of working in a school or other site management role.

Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises.

Experience of overseeing other works i.e. contractors, cleaners etc.

Experience of working in an office environment or similar.

Knowledge and skills:

Essential

Knowledge of basic health and safety skills.

Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.

Excellent organisational skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions and energy efficiency measures.

Knowledge of schools and issues relating to education.

Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures.

Driving licence and use of own car.

Personal Effectiveness:

Essential

Able to work on their own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy.

Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Committed to the broader education of young people.

Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team.

Possessing excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker.

Desirable

Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.

Job Description

Duties for this job will include:

Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities, to prevent any loss of learning time.

Performance and recording of routine maintenance and safety inspections

Minor alteration projects

Managing the works of external contractors

Clearing and setting up of rooms

Carrying out of maintenance tests

Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms

Assisting with security issues

Supervision of and ad-hoc assistance to the cleaning staff, as required

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

Landau Forte Academy QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form

Landau Forte Academy QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and Applied qualifications, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities. Both QEMS and Tamworth Sixth Form are oversubscribed. Tamworth Sixth Form has over 450 students studying courses on site. If you would like to look around our Academy, please contact Mrs Smart esmart@lfatsf.org.uk

The Local Area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre.

Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10

Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk