Site Operative

eTeach UK Limited; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gloucestershire is seeking a part-time Site Operative to join their committed team. The role involves maintaining school facilities, working flexible hours during term time, and occasionally covering for the Facilities Manager. The ideal candidate should value positive relationships within the school community. This position offers benefits such as paid wellbeing days and use of school facilities, making it an excellent opportunity for those wanting to contribute to a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Paid wellbeing day per academic year

Use of school facilities

Electric car charging points

Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining positive relationships within the school community.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team dedicated to their roles.
• Maintain school facilities and cover for the Facilities Manager as needed.
• Work flexible hours during term time and school holidays.

Job description

Site Operative (Part time)

Grade 4 Points 7 - 10

£26,403 - £27,694 per annum, pro rata

Actual annual salary £14,271 - £14,969 20 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026

Start date: ASAP

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join the school as a part time Site Operative. You will join a team of staff who are committed, supportive and fully dedicated to their roles. Archway is a Relational Practice school, where building and maintaining positive relationships is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that strong connections among all members of our school community are essential to our success; creating a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Normal working hours during term time (38 weeks out of 52 weeks per annum) will be from 8.00am until 12.00pm from Monday to Friday.

There is a requirement to cover for both the Facilities Manager or your colleague in the case of sickness absence or annual leave and your working hours would then either be from 7.00am until 11.00am or from 2.30pm until 6.30pm. Advance notice would be given wherever possible.

Occasional weekend working may also be required on an overtime basis. These additional hours will be agreed in advance with the Facilities Manager. During school holidays the hours of work will be for 4 hours per day between 8.00am and 4.00pm. The annual leave entitlement is 25.5 days per annum rising to 30.5 days after 5 years in post. Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the position.

Benefits

• One paid ‘wellbeing day’ per academic year, which can be booked off during term time
• Use of school facilities such as swimming pool and gym
• Electric car charging points at an additional cost

Application Procedure

To apply please complete the application form which is available to download from the school website under the “vacancies” tab. Please click on the Site Operative vacancy, which will take applicants to eTeach, then click “apply now”. The completed application form must be submitted via email in either Word or PDF via email. Please do not send in CVs or other supporting documents as these will not be considered. All applications will be acknowledged by email.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement or have any other issues or questions, please contact Niamh Cooney on via phone or email. Prior to the interview date referees will be contacted to request references on all shortlisted candidates, where you have given us your consent to do so. We are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.