Site Operative

Greenways Primary Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9NY

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  4 September 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: £28,598.00 - £30,518.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Operative job summary

Site Operative

Grade 4

SCP 12-16 (£28,598 - £30,518)

Permanent, 37 hours per week, All Year Round

The Executive Headteacher and Estates team at Windsor Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Site Operative to join our two Stoke primary schools. This unique role is working across Greenways Primary Academy and Milton Primary Academy and will be overseen by our Site Manager.

The start date will be confirmed at the interview depending on candidate notice periods.

The Site Operative will be responsible for ensuring that general operational support and maintenance of the two school buildings and external spaces are being undertaken efficiently alongside the current site team. The successful candidate must have the ability to travel between the two schools as needed and carry out manual tasks to meet the daily tasks required.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

Has good knowledge and understanding of site maintenance

Is able to carry out manual tasks to support maintenance of the two schools

Is physically able to carry out manual tasks without supervision

Has a good understanding of health and safety and can work inline with risk assessments

Is able to think on their feet to ensure a safe site for staff, pupils and parents

Is willing to complete site training

Is able to communicate effectively with other staff and external contractors

Is a good time keeper and will be punctual

What we can offer you:

An experienced Estates Team within Windsor Academy Trust who can support

Welcoming staff teams at both schools

Well maintained school sites

Necessary equipment to carry out day to day tasks

Opportunities for further training

A supportive working environment where everyone supports each other

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can meet the site manager and find out more about the role:

- Monday 7th September at 9.30am at Greenways Primary Academy

Closing date: Friday 11th September at 4pm

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 14th September. Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview on Friday 18th September.

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

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

Greenways Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

Candidates are vetted thoroughly and appointments are subject to identity checks, DBS clearance, Online Checks and the production of satisfactory references. Candidates will be asked about their commitment to safeguarding children at interview.

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 Greenways Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greenways Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenways-primary-academy

Greenways Primary Academy is a high attaining, single form entry school where we believe every child should have a positive and enjoyable primary school experience. From Nursery to year 6, we aim to ensure all pupils fulfil their true potential and are ready for their next stage in education.

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