Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

Lanesend Primary School, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 Start (ASAP. Subject to enhanced DBS clearance)

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Please contact the school
• Full time equivalent salary: Apprentice Wage for the first 12-months. Then National Minimum/Living Wage – after the first year to the end of the course

What skills and experience we're looking for

DCAT Isle of Wight Academies are seeking a practical, reliable, and keen apprentice to begin a career in school facilities and property maintenance.

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team and help keep our schools a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

What the school offers its staff

Whilst predominantly based at Lanesend, applicants must have a full-driving license and be prepared to work across all three sites.

Lanesend - St.Blasius – St.Francis

Visits to our Academies are welcome

PLACE:

• Lanesend Primary School, Cowes.
• Plus St. Blasius, Shanklin & St. Francis, Ventnor, when required.

HOURS:

• Split Shifts to be discussed.
• Holiday entitlement.
• Isle of Wight College One day per week, during term time.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lanesend Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lanesend Primary School website
• Email address: finance.manager@lanesendprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lanesend-primary-school-cowes

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Arranging a visit to Lanesend Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance.manager@lanesendprimary.co.uk.

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