Site Apprentice

Job Title: Site Apprentice

Location: Parkwood Academy and Pathways Academy

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Site Apprentice to work across E-ACT Parkwood and Pathways Academies.

The purpose of this role is to support the day-to-day running and upkeep of the academy premises, ensuring that both sites are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained.

The successful candidate will assist with a variety of premises-related duties, including site security, lighting and heating, cleaning, general maintenance, the operation of plant and equipment, porter duties and general handyman tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience in premises management and facilities maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

• Regular routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lights and firefighting equipment
• Complete statutory and routine testing as and when required to manufacturers’ standards ensuring record keeping is up to date and accurate including boilers, sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance with regard to all regulations, policies and codes of practice
• Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services
• Key holding duties for locking and unlocking of premises

Pay range:

• Apprentice Rate 1 £15,434.33
• 37 hours per week.
• Fixed Term (2 years)

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English
• Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the regional and Academy teams
• Ability to carry out minor repairs
• Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic UPS progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT 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.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.