Site Operative

The Howard School; Rainham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured - Employee Assistance £

Benenden Healthcare

Free Flu Jabs

Free Health Checks

Access EarlyPay

Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 -

12 week courses

Discounted gym membership

CPD afternoons

Mental Health First Aiders

Free parking on all our sites

Job summary

TheHoward School in Rainham is seeking a dedicated Site Operative to join the Facilities team, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Salary on the NJC pay scale D2 4-11 (£25,185 - £28,142 FTE).

Applicants will support a safe, clean, welcoming environment and school operations. We offer professional development, a competitive package, and opportunities within The Howard Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• General maintenance of the school site.
• Site security and health and safety checks.
• Support day-to-day operations and after-school lettings.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance of the school site.
• Support with site security and health and safety checks.
• Assist with after-school lettings and day-to-day school operations.

Job description

The Howard School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Site Operative to join the Facilities team, to start from September 2026.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the school site is a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include general maintenance, site security, health and safety checks, assisting with after-school lettings, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the school.

This is a full time, permanent role, all year round, paid on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £25,185 - £28,142).

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the Head of Estates, Charlie Graham, via email to [e-mail]

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.