Role: Facilities Maintenance Operative
Location: St Dunstan’s School
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday all year around. A flexible shift pattern will be worked
Salary: Grade 3 scale point range (5 to 7), actual annual salary range £25,583 to £26,403.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager
• To undertake a range of duties with regard to the building environment of the Midsomer Norton School Partnership, ensuring the safety and security of users.
• To escort contractors and others to site of repair and maintenance
• To undertake a reasonable range of handyperson duties and repairs as mutually agreed with the Site Manager/Operations Manager/Headteacher/Trust Estates Manager
• e.g. remedial painting, decorating, general building repairs and light bulb renewal etc
• To undertake repairs fixings and small scale improvements
• To carry out emergency internal cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness etc.) as determined by the School
• To ensure that designated areas are cleaned in accordance with school guidelines To maintain an adequate supply of cleaning materials, ordering appropriate stores and materials
• The removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces
• To help to keep drains free of obstruction
• To ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions
• To treat main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate during sever weather conditions ∙ To take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and distribute as appropriate throughout the school, completing paperwork as required
• To set out/put away furniture for school events and examinations
• To undertake general porterage as required
• To undertake such tasks which are commensurate with the position at the direction of the Leadership Team
In return we can offer you the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing school in a beautiful area of the South West.
All year round staff - There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
Optional if you may want to close an advert early: We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
St Dunstan's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
