Description
The job itself
School: Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
Information: SCP 4 £24,404
37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday
Early Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Monday to Friday, 30-minute unpaid break)
Late Shift: 11:00am - 7:00pm (Monday to Friday, 30-minute unpaid break)
Shifts operate on a 5-day rotation
We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on Site Maintenance Operative to join our dedicated Site Team at Woldgate School. This is a vital role in ensuring our school site remains safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
As a key member of the team, you will support the day-to-day operations of the school, carrying out a wide range of maintenance, janitorial, and site support duties to help create an outstanding learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Daily site security, including opening and locking up the premises
2. Preparing school areas for lessons, assemblies, and events
3. Portering duties including accepting and distributing deliveries
4. General maintenance (basic plumbing, joinery, decoration)
5. Prioritising and completing tasks logged via the Every Business Management system
6. Ensuring the school environment meets health & safety and quality standards
7. Liaising with contractors and supporting planned maintenance schedules
8. Operating or training to use a Building Management System (BMS)
9. Supporting the school's net zero carbon goals
10. Grounds maintenance and waste management
11. Emergency response and out-of-hours support
12. Keeping accurate records of all work undertaken
What We're Looking For:
13. A practical, solution-focused individual with a strong work ethic
14. Experience in site maintenance or a similar role (desirable)
15. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
16. Good understanding of health & safety regulations
17. Willingness to undertake training as required
18. Excellent communication and organisational skills
Why Join Us?
19. An exiting time as we look to move in to our new school premises very soon
20. Make a real difference in the daily life of our school community
21. Opportunities for training and professional development
22. A varied and rewarding role in a vibrant school environment
Closing Date: 9am 14th August 2025
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please visit for further information and an application form.
The Wonder Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and pursuing equality of opportunity in employment. Wonder Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with Company Number: 10518602. Registered Office: 92 Kilnwick Road, Pocklington, York YO42 2LL.