Estates Maintenance Assistant

Teach Midlands; Northampton; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Midlands is seeking a personable, energetic and practical estates assistant to join the Estate Team on a part-time basis. You will undertake maintenance tasks and other duties independently, and ensure the security and appearance of the buildings.

Hours options are 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year or 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + training days). Preferred hours 16:30–20:30 or 15:30–20:30 with flexibility. Location: Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5RT, UK.

Qualifications

• Personable, energetic and practical estates assistant required.
• Maintenance tasks and site security responsibilities implied in duties.
• Reliability and proactive approach essential for timely responses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance, safety and security of the site.
• Carry out regular checks and respond promptly to maintenance requests.
• Support colleagues when needed and take ownership of tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Proactive

Job description

The school will consider applicants on either basis shown below. Please state your preference in your application. There is an expectation that this role will be part of an on-call rota.

20 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Preferred hours 16:30 – 20:30, with flexibility potentially shown for the right candidate.

(Annual leave entitlement is 26 days plus bank holidays.)

25 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (school term time + training days)

Preferred hours 15:30 – 20:30, with flexibility potentially shown for the right candidate.

We require a personable, energetic and practical skilled person to work on a part-time basis within the Estate Team, to undertake maintenance tasks and other duties independently, as well as ensuring security of the buildings.

This role involves taking responsibility for the appearance, safety, and security of the site. You will ensure that buildings are secure, carry out regular checks, and respond promptly to maintenance requests. Reliability, good communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential.

We’re looking for someone who can bring a positive attitude, show initiative and take ownership of tasks whilst also being willing to support colleagues when needed.

Interview date: w/c 12 th October 2026

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, online checks and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Location Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5RT, UK