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Apprentice Building Maintenance Officer

Marchbank Free School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9BL

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary until end of apprenticeship
• Pay scale: Applicable Apprentice Rate

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in building maintenance within a school environment. You will learn and assist with:

• General caretaking and minor repairs.
• Health and safety checks, including fire safety and alarm testing.
• Maintaining school grounds and supporting seasonal tasks.
• Working alongside experienced staff and contractors to develop practical skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is willing to undertake and complete a Building Maintenance Apprenticeship.
• Has a flexible, positive attitude and enjoys learning new skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Free car parking on site (all sites)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reimbursement for flu vaccines

24/7 EAP Service

Occupational Health

Enhanced Family Friendly Schemes

Access to additional leave benefits (compassionate leave, dependent leave)

Incremental pay progression

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure check and Disqualification declaration.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Apprentice Building Maintenance Officer JDPS (MFS).pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About Marchbank Free School

• School type: Free School, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marchbank Free School website
• Email address: PeopleTeam@educationvillage.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325248161
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marchbank-free-school

Marchbank Free School is part of The Education Village Academy Trust family of schools. Established to cater for primary aged children with Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, the free school is situated in a beautiful red brick building in magnificent grounds in Darlington but serving the Northeast region.

Arranging a visit to Marchbank Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email PeopleTeam@educationvillage.org.uk.

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