Premises & Maintenance Operative

The Westgate School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  to be confirmed

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,920.00 - £29,694.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Level 4 Points 8-12

Premises & Maintenance Operative job summary

Premises & Maintenance Operative

37 hours per week all year - alternating shift patterns

Working under the direction of the Premises & Maintenance Leader, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of general maintenance and repair tasks
• Respond to maintenance requests and support planned preventative maintenance
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school environment
• Conduct routine checks of the site, identifying and reporting defects
• Support site security, including locking/unlocking where requiredWork collaboratively with colleagues and external contractors

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in general maintenance, caretaking, or a relevant trade
• Can carry out basic repairs (e.g. plumbing, decorating, minor electrical work)
• Is proactive, organised, and able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Has a flexible and positive approach to work
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in a school or large site environment is desirable but not essential.

Tours of the school are welcome.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Holiday pay included in all salaries.
• We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received.
• All staff are expected to be aware of and follow the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' advice and guidance

The Westgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, Children's Barred List check, online and past employer checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are an equal opportunities employer under the provision of the Equality Act 2010.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Westgate School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Westgate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-westgate-school-sl1-5ah

The Westgate School prides itself on our commitment in ensuring every student is '#equippedforlife'. This is at the heart of what we do to ensure that students have every opportunity to thrive during their time at school and beyond.

We are a nourishing and highly supportive school and offer a bespoke CPD training package for new members of staff, irrespective of their background or experience. Ultimately, we ensure each member of staff feels valued and well supported at every phase of their career.

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