ACES Academies Trust

Date posted: 4th December 2024

Closing date: 31st January 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants). 

Salary: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Scale 4, Points 7–11, Namely £25,584 - £27,269

Positions Available: Full-Time & Part-Time applicants will be considered with possibilities of progression.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or gardening
• A proactive attitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for the historical nature of the estate and listed buildings
• Excellent work ethic

Why Join Us?

• Work within a beautiful, Grade I listed environment with a friendly team
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Competitive salary, with flexible hours available
• Be part of a community-focused school trust dedicated to preserving its grounds

Staff Benefits:

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only)
• Nationally agreed pay award
• O2 Open Staff discount
• Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers
• Automatic service-linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted support staff)
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership

The main responsibilities include:

• Mowing, aeration and fertilising: tractor mounted and pedestrian machinery.
• Line Marking: Initial setting out and mark and weekly over marking.
• Hedge cutting, strimming.
• Driving a tipper vehicle or similar.
• All sports surface preparation including grass, hardstanding and artificial turf
• Winter sports pitch preparation and maintenance to include synthetic sports surfaces
• Leaf clearing, litter picking, bin clearance, and debris clearing
• Goal post erection, dismantling, storage and maintenance
• Snow clearing, salt spreading and gritting
• Roping off and preparing for events
• Carry out car parking duties as required
• To keep borders, highway and footpaths clear and free from litter at all times
• Working flexible hours when required
• Undertaking any other tasks as considered reasonable by the Grounds Manager
• Basic maintenance of the Grounds Machinery
• To assist in the efficient running of the Grounds Workshop
• Liaising with and supporting the gardens team as appropriate.

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Pre-application visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged. Please call Ian Oliver, Trust Estates Manager at 01480 420509 

Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acemat.uk (CV’S will not be accepted)s 

Closing date:31st January 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

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 Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK. 

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly. 

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ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. 

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references specific pre-employment. 

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HINCHINGBROOKE SCHOOL, BRAMPTON ROAD, HUNTINGDON PE29 3BN

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Closing date: 18 December 2024, 9 a.m. 

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to pre-employment checks) 

Contract type: Permanent 

Salary: Scale 4, point 7-11 (dependent on experience) FTE £25,584, actual salary £21,785 

Hours: 32.5 hours per week – term time only (Part time/job share  would be considered) 

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to join our thriving SEND department at Hinchingbrooke School. We are seeking an individual to support our students to access their learning in a range of contexts and lessons and to be full member of our SEND support team. 

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping students, particularly with learning difficulties, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. 

We are a friendly team and we will offer full training and support for the right individual, so do you think you have what it takes to make a difference to the lives of our SEND students? Then come and join us a Hinchingbrooke where we believe every student can fulfil their potential and challenge themselves in everything they do. 

Enquiries and applications to jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk 

Staff Benefits: 

• 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service 

• O2 Staff discount 

• Free use of on-site leisure facilities including gym and swimming pool 

• Free car parking 

• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) 

• CPD access and support 

• Employee assistance package (counselling & advice) 

• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers 

This is a great opportunity to work in a school with a friendly and dedicated teaching team and wonderful children. The full Job Description and Person Specification is attached below. 

The ideal candidate will: 

• Be calm and solution-focused 

• Be proactive and show initiative 

• Be creative, flexible and kind in their approach to supporting children to achieve their best 

• Have a good sense of fun and want to be part of a whole staff team 

• Have a good level of subject knowledge, suitable to the primary phase 

We can offer: 

• Excellent professional development opportunities 

• A supportive and experienced teaching team 

• Happy rewarding children who love learning 

• Excellent resources and the wider career development opportunities afforded by a multi academy trust 

Completed applications and covering letter to: jobs@hbk.acesmat.uk 

For further information regarding this role, or to arrange a pre-interview visit, please contact Tracey Webb, SENDCo, twebb@hbk.acesmat.uk or call 01480 375700 ext 5763.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Date posted: 11th September 2024

Closing date: (We reserve the right to close and interview early on receipt of suitable applications) 

Start date: Subject to completion of pre-employment checks

Contract type: Casual

Salary: Under 18 - £8.00 per hour & 18+ National Minimum Wage

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Leisure Assistant

ACES Academies Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our HBK Leisure team based at Hinchingbrooke School.

This is a great opportunity to work in a busy Leisure department who hire the school’s facilities to a wide range of community clubs and businesses.

A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or the willingness to train towards this qualification will be required. This role will mainly involve evening and weekend work outside of normal school hours.

Reporting to the Duty Supervisor your duties will include setting and dismantling sports equipment, telephone answering, operating the departments reception desk, dealing with bookings, enquiries and cash handling. In addition, when we re-open the facility you will be required to work behind the counter in our coffee bar. Once NPLQ qualified you will be required to lifeguard the pool ensuring the safety of bathers

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The ideal candidate will:

• Be focused on delivering excellent customer service standards
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre
• Support the varied programme of activities and sessions
• Effectively communicate with other team members

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Staff Benefits:

• 23–30 days annual leave increasing with years of service
• O2 Staff discount
• Free use of HBK Leisure facilities, including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
• Free car parking
• Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
• CPD access and support
• Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
• Access to staff discounts from local suppliers

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We encourage a pre-application visit to the school or a telephone conversation with the Commercial Lettings manager. For further information, please contact our office at 077438 06871.

Enquiries and applications to recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV's will not be accepted)

Closing date: (We reserve the right to close and interview early on receipt of suitable applications)

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If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship licence so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.

ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN

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Date posted: Wednesday 24th July 2024

Closing date: (We reserve the right to close and interview early on receipt of suitable applications)

Start date: Subject to completion of pre-employment checks

Contract type: Casual

Salary: £20.00 per hour  

Swim Teacher

The Leisure department is responsible for hiring the school’s facilities for various community clubs and businesses. This is a great opportunity to join our busy department as we look to launch a new swim scheme for the community.

We need a Swim Teacher(s) who

• We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Swimming Teachers to join our friendly teams to provide safe and fun lessons in our first-class facilities.

• Holds a recognised “Level 2” swim teaching qualification 
• Will be focused on delivering excellent customer service standards
• Can effectively work as part of a team
   

Reporting to the Leisure Manager your duties.  You must have class programming and instructing skills. Above all we ask that all our staff members are passionate above teaching swimming and can demonstrate this with all tasks given.

For Trust applicants, please write a letter of application including your experience and suitability for the role. Enquiries and applications to: recruitment@acesmat.uk

Closing date: (We reserve the right to close the advert and interview on receipt of suitable applications)

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Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.

If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly.

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ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.