Location

Any of the schools that form part of Pathfinder Multi

Academy Trust; currently including Archbishop

Holgate's secondary and the following primaries:

Acomb, Badger Hill, Clifton with Rawcliffe, Heworth,

Hempland, New Earswick, Rufforth, St Lawrence’s and

Tang Hall

Job Title

Mobile Multi skilled Tradesperson

Reports to

MAT Estates & Facilities Manager

Grade

Grade 6, Level 1 — £21,400 per annum

Additional Information

Permanent, Full Time (Full Year). Completed application forms should be posted or emailed to: Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust Archbishop Holgate’s School Hull Road York YO10 5ZA info@pmat.academy

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust includes one large

secondary school and 9 primary schools. We are

seeking a mobile multi-skilled tradesperson to join

our team as soon as possible, who will be used across

all of our schools to assist with general maintenance,

decorating, basic plumbing and electrical work, car-

pentry, renovations and landscaping.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to

work in any of our schools, all of which are in York.

We are therefore looking for someone who enjoys

variety and is flexible, adaptable and can work well

with others. We are looking for someone who will

take a pride in their work and make sure our schools

are a safe environment for children to be taught in.

The successful candidate will be required to travel in

their own vehicle for work purposes and will need

appropriate vehicle insurance and we will pay 45

pence per mile for work travel.

An application form and further details are available

to download from the MAT website:

www..pathfinder.academy

www.pathfindermat.co.uk

Mobile Multi-Skilled Tradesperson

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2020 at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 31st March 2020

Providing an excellent education from age 2 to 19

Partner Schools in Pathfinder

www.pathfindermat.co.uk

Badger Hill is a close knit community with a focus on

teaching pupils to have sound core values with an

emphasis on respect for others, mutual understanding

and the celebration of diversity. Children have a firm

foundation to be the best they can in the future.

Staff and children learn together in a calm and creative

environment that focuses on the development of basic

skills. Children learn to work with confidence and

independence in open plan learning areas that offer

creative and flexible approaches to teaching.

Hempland’s creative approach to make learning

engaging, purposeful and irresistible aims to bring out

the best in all children. Underpinned by an ethos of

Care, Growth and Success, Hempland is an outstanding

place for children to learn, grow and flourish.

Heworth is a thriving Church school whose core aim

is to ‘help each child to flourish’. Through Christian

values of Forgiveness, Trust, Compassion and

Endurance, we aim to provide a rich learning

experience for all pupils to succeed.

New Earswick’s aim of nurturing a love of learning

balanced with the basic skills to succeed in life are

supported by the school’s vision and values; we want

all our pupils to have the best, to do their best and to

be the best that they can be.

St Lawrence’s has a desire for all children to feel they

can achieve anything with the support and guidance

of their teachers and through the Christian values of

Caring, Considerate and Courageous. The school

works to ensure that all children reach their full

potential.

Archbishop Holgate’s School is a flourishing 11 to 18

Church school with outstanding exam results, high

quality teaching and learning and an inspiring

curriculum all of which are underpinned by the school’s

Christian values of Justice, Compassion, Forgiveness

and Trust.

A combination of traditional values and innovative and

creative educational practice, Tang Hall is a vibrant

and inclusive school with a determination to provide

the best education possible for the children of Tang

Hall and neighbouring areas.

Acomb Primary School is a place where everyone aims

high, achievements are celebrated and everyone is

valued. Through the opportunities it provides, the

school aims to develop children as independent

learners and effective communicators.

Rufforth Primary School is a warm and relaxed

environment in which children can thrive in every way,

becoming independent and confident learners. We

have high expectations of our pupils and, because

they feel safe and valued within a family atmosphere,

they are able to meet and exceed those expectations.

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Collaborate

As a family of schools, we work collaboratively

to celebrate and nurture both the similarities

and distinctiveness of each school’s individual

ethos and values.

Celebrate

We celebrate the uniqueness of all pupils, and

through outstanding pastoral care, academic

challenge and inspirational teaching we support

each child to flourish and succeed.

Develop

We develop outstanding leadership at all

levels that delivers maximum achievement

whilst supporting and developing the vision

and values that underpin all we do.

Thrive

We generate positive and challenging

learning environments which allow staff

to grow and thrive through excellent

professional development.

Nurture

We nurture an ethos in which children learn

by example and grow spiritually, morally and

socially to understand the uniqueness and

diversity of communities, faiths and cultures -

locally, nationally and internationally.

Community Partnering with the Church of England,

other schools, educational institutions and

the Pathfinder Teaching School to ensure

we provide an outstanding education from

pre-school to post 16.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

We are an inclusive partnership of church and community schools underpinned by a shared vision, common values and a commitment to providing an outstanding and holistic education to all the young people we serve.

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”

“

Main Purpose of Job

To work in collaboration with the Site Managers at the schools within the Trust, in making sure that buildings and grounds are in proper working order, whilst maintaining a safe and fit for purpose environment for all users of the premises.

Core Responsibilities, Tasks and Duties

• Repairs and maintenance ensuring fixtures and fittings are in good working order

• Minor electrical works including changing light bulbs, fuses etc.

• Minor plumbing and carpentry

• Clearing or cleaning general areas

• Moving furniture or equipment

• Assembling furniture or equipment

• Garden/landscape installation and maintenance

• Footpath maintenance

• Painting and decorating

• Clearing gutters and drains

• Maintaining property exteriors as necessary

• To cover for School Site Managers during periods of absence, which may necessitate opening schools at the beginning of the day and closure in the evenings

• To assist with ensuring all compliance activities are completed in a timely manner using the Trust’s digital online tool

Supervision/Management of People

No. reporting Direct: None Indirect: Contact with contractors in respect of access, security, progress against their contract/programme of work and general conduct whilst on site.

Creativity and Innovation

The work is generally covered by guidelines and policies but does require the postholder to be involved in the improvement of systems and the development of procedures within their areas of responsibility.

Job Description

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Contacts and Relationships

Internal: Comes into regular contact with cleaning staff and other school / MAT staff. Most issues will

usually be on well established matters.

External: Comes into contact with suppliers and contractors, Education, planning and building

professionals, parents, members of the public, the Fire Service and Police service.

Most of the relationships are straightforward although there may be a need for the postholder to negotiate with contractors over site access, balancing the need to minimise disruption to school activities whilst still allowing building projects to progress according to the programme.

Decisions - Discretion and Consequences

Discretion: Makes decisions about the day to day running of the school premises within clearly defined procedures. Many decisions are dictated or influenced by risk assessment, Health and Safety legislation and school protocols. Consequences: Ensures the efficient operation of the school site with minimal disruption to the provision of education. Also ensures that the premises are available for hire if required which may provide additional income for the school.

Resources

Keyholder responsible for the proper use and safekeeping of school buildings and grounds, plant and machinery, may also include vehicles e.g. school minibus.

Work Environment

Work demands: The work is subject to change and interruption. Will also require travel between schools that form part of the Pathfinder MAT Physical demands: Work requires normal physical effort with periods of substantial effort involved in the maintenance of the entire site. Working conditions : Work involves significant elements of inside or outside work involving some exposure to unpleasant or difficult surroundings e.g. ladder work, boiler house, drains etc Work context : May involve contact with potentially hazardous substances eg chemicals, but training and protec-tive equipment is given where appropriate.

Knowledge and Skills

The post holder needs a good level of practical skills in the following areas:

• Safe use of ladders and platforms

• Qualification and/or experience of Plumbing, Bricklaying, Tiling, Painting and Electrical works

• Manual handling techniques

• Ability to work at height

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Safe use of power tools

• Locksmith techniques

• Cleaning and maintenance of floor coverings and use of specialist equipment Needs to have a good awareness and knowledge of:

• Health & Safety legislation and the practical implications

• COSHH issues

• Electrical safety

• Safe disposal of sharps

• Waste disposal procedures

• School protocols, policies and procedures

Additional Notes

• The annual leave entitlement for this post is 24 days, rising to 29 days on completion of 5 years’ continuous service. In addition to the statutory public holidays.

• The successful candidate will need to be able to maintain and develop satisfactory working relationships with all visitors to schools.

• The successful candidate will need to comply with the MAT’s Health and Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments and checks as appropriate.

Pension Scheme

As an employee of Pathfinder MAT you are offered

membership of either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;

or for support staff, the Local Government Pension

Scheme. As well as employee’s paying contributions

into the scheme (banded, based on earnings level)

Pathfinder MAT also pays into the scheme on your

behalf at the following rates (regardless of earnings):

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Pathfinder MAT contributes an

additional 16.48% of your salary.

Support Staff Pension Scheme

LGPS – Pathfinder MAT contributes

an additional 19.9% of your salary.

For more information please visit:

www.teacherspensions.co.uk www.nypf.org.uk

Cycle to Work Scheme

For staff who wish to purchase a bike for the purpose

of travelling to work this can be done via Cyclescheme.

You purchase the bike you want via the scheme and

Pathfinder MAT pays the initial cost upfront and then

you pay for it directly from your salary on a monthly

basis (12 months is the usual duration). The deductions

for the cyclescheme are taken from your gross pay each

month so your taxable pay is lower than it otherwise

would be.

For more information visit www.cyclescheme.co.uk

Continuing Professional

Development (CPD)

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is committed to the

Professional Development of all staff and we have a

bespoke Career Pathways Programme to ensure that

we recruit, develop and retain the very best colleagues.

Benefits of working at Pathfinder

www.pathfindermat.co.uk

Employee Assistance Programme Making sure everyone

in Pathfinder Multi

Academy Trust team

gets the support they

need whatever their

worries, at home or at

work. The 24/7 confi-

dential

Employee Assistance Programme offers specialist

counselling and information meaning everyone has

support at any time.

What does it provide?

The Employee Assistance Programme is available 24

hour a day, 365 days a year, is completely confidential

and provides support by telephone or online from

specialist call handlers and counsellors who understand

the demands of working in education. It provides:

• Emotional support and counselling

• Specialist information on work-life balance

• Financial and legal information

• Management consultation to support those

responsible for managing others

• Up to six sessions of face-to-face or telephone

counselling

• Access to online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

(CBT)

• Information on local services such as elder care

and childcare

The Education Support Partnership experts assess each

call individually and decide what the best course of

action for each caller is, whether that be counselling,

online CBT or signposting to additional services.

Education Support Partnership Grants

A confidential grants service to help you manage your

financial and money worries to get you back on track

when you are struggling. If you are working in or

retired from the education sector and are suffering

financial problems caused by unemployment, ill

health, sudden life events, bereavement or a personal

injury the Education Support Partnership may be able

to help you.