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Site Operative
The Howard Academy Trust
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/9/2026
About this role
The Howard Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a highly effective Site Operative, to join the Premises team and assist across a number of primary schools in Gillingham, Medway. Working across Deanwood Primary School, Miers Court Primary School, and Thames View Primary School, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our school sites are safe, clean, and are welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include travelling between school sites to complete general maintenance, site security, health and safety checks, and support day-to-day operations. This is a part time, permanent role, all year-round, paid on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 ( FTE £26,016 - £29,071 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis - based on 22.5 hours per week, £15,820 - £17,678 per annum - based on 30 hours per week, £21,094 - £23,571 per annum ). The working pattern for this position will be discussed at interview level, with 22.5-30 hours per week available, Monday to Friday. 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: • o o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme o Access to Benenden Healthcare o Free Flu Jabs o Free Health Checks o Access PayWise+ o Discounted gym membership o CPD afternoons o Access to Mental Health First Aiders o 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 hiring manager, Charlie Graham, by email to cgraham@thatrust.org.uk. We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.