Premises Operative Location: Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN Salary: School Support Pay Spine points 1 3 ( 24,413 - 24,796) Contract: Permanent Full time All year round Start Date: As soon as possible Edgar Wood Academy, part of the Altus Education Partnership, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Premises Operative to help maintain our modern, state-of-the-art school building and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Opened in 2021, Edgar Wood Academy serves the communities of Middleton and Heywood, providing high-quality education rooted in our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility, and Respect. As part of our growing and supportive team, you ll play a key role in helping us deliver a world-class education to our students. About the Role As a Premises Operative, you will: Assist with the day-to-day cleaning, maintenance, and security of the school site Carry out routine repairs and general upkeep of buildings and grounds Support site operations, including opening and closing the premises Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and statutory checks Oversee contractors and assist with site set-up for events and lettings This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys practical problem-solving in a dynamic environment. About You We re looking for someone who: Has good DIY and general maintenance skills Is reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team Takes pride in maintaining a safe and attractive school environment Is proactive and committed to supporting our school community Experience in a similar facilities or site maintenance role is desirable but not essential training will be provided for the right candidate. Why Join Edgar Wood Academy? We offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment Generous holiday entitlement Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Access to our Employee Benefits Programme, including: Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling and wellbeing support How to Apply Please apply through My New Term : Premises Operative at Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood, Greater Manchester | MyNewTerm For any questions regarding the role, please email recruitment@altusep.com Application Deadline: 12:00 Midday 21 st November 2025 Interviews: Yet to be confirmed Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. References will be requested if you are shortlisted for an interview