Site Technician

Woodlands School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5PJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have experience of working in a security, safety or maintenance environment
• Have experience of Health & Safety, COSHH, IOSH
• Be able to show a knowledge of other trades e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plumbing
• Be able to work constructively using own initiative in the absence of senior staff

What the school offers its staff

Wellbeing offer

Local Government pension scheme

Supportive team

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.

Woodlands School, part of Marches Academy Trust, are seeking a caring, resourceful, reliable, self -motivated individual who will take pride in our school premises and grounds. You would be working in a team of 2. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills. Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are proud of the high expectations and aspirations we set for every child and young person, providing an inspiring environment where everyone can learn and achieve.

If you think you may have the skills to be successful in this role, or you wonder if you might have, please arrange a visit to come and see us.

Grade 3 - £24,796 p.a.

37 hours per week – full year working

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for Health & Safety and Security of the school site, including locking and unlocking the school every day during term time and some weeks of the holidays
• Maintaining the school in an excellent condition both externally and internally
• Managing external contractors, servicing works and small projects
• Monitoring site stock and ordering supplies
• Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work, internal decoration and maintenance, painting and decorating.
• Communicating effectively with a range of people including children, staff, visitors and external agencies

Commitment to safeguarding

This 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 applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Woodlands School Site Technician Recruitment Pack October 2025.pdf - 1.23 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands School

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 54 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands School website
• Email address: lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01939 232372
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-school-sy4-5pj

Woodlands is a special school for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. We are part of the Marches Academy Trust, based in the beautiful county of Shropshire

Arranging a visit to Woodlands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.dugmore@wdl.mmat.co.uk.

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