Job Overview
LORD DERBY ACADEMY
SEEL ROAD, HUYTON MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG
Headteacher- Miss V Gowan
Estates Operative
Post starts – As soon as possible
Salary – Grade E (7 – 11) £25,584.00 - £27,269.00
Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.
The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.
Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. The recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023) found Lord Derby Academy to be Good in all areas.
At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:
* ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)
* ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)
* ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Estates Operative to join our dedicated team Lord Derby Academy. The successful candidate will undertake the delivery of the estates and facilities management support service for the non-Private Finance Initiative premises and site of the school. This consists of security, mechanical and electrical, cleaning and grounds maintenance, porterage and estate operative duties to provide an efficient support service to the site users.
Method of Application
To apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk
* If you would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12.00pm
Proposed interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr