The University of Kent Academies Trust are seeking to appoint a Site Technician to join their enthusiastic and motivated site team and work at one of their sites, initially Chatham Grammar.

The role will operate as part of a team undertaking general day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and grounds and other site related activities. In addition, the role will also be required to support the external lettings and therefore there will be some out of hours and weekend working. You will work on a two-weekly shift system.

The successful applicant must be able to use own initiative and work well as part of a team.

Proven experience in a similar role is key and you must possess a trade, for example carpentry, plumbing, electrical. We will want to see the ability to be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for wanting to work as part of a small and effective site team in maintaining the buildings and grounds.

If you think you have the necessary skills and experience and would like to work in a small and supportive team, we would like to hear from you. Please use the application form to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements in the job description and why you think you would be suited to this role.

The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down to earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people.

The newly formed multi-academy trust currently has two schools, Brompton Academy which is an extremely popular oversubscribed school with a current Ofsted rating of Good (March 2017) and Chatham Grammar, also with an Ofsted rating of Good (May 2018), which offers its students a wide variety of educational opportunities with a commitment to ensuring that its students achieve good educational outcomes, develop healthy minds and aspire to be happy confident young women ready to embark on a variety of aspirational careers.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any queries, please email recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk.

For further information, to download our application form or to send us your CV, please visit our website: http://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk

Deadline for applications: applications will be considered upon receipt


The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).