Estates Operatives

Northampton School

Estates Operatives

£35360

Northampton School, Northampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 90f74407d230405595c5a8986ecec7c4

Full Job Description

ESTATES OPERATIVES

Full Time 37 hrs per week.

One position is to start as soon as possible with hours initially from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and

8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday but will move to a rotating shift system from September 2024 as indicated below.

Day shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm on Friday.

Late shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm to 10:30pm on Tuesday to Friday.

A second vacancy will start from September 2024.

Flexibility of working hours is required for these positions and the ability to respond to the school's needs is vital.

Salary: NSB Scale Point 13-17 £26,873 - £28,770 pa

Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits

What we are looking for:

The NSB Trust is looking for a versatile, enthusiastic and practically skilled member of staff to work as part of our

Trust Estates Team on our brand-new site off Thorpeville, Moulton from mid-June 2024.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small Estates Team ensuring the security of the buildings, providing

supervision of lettings and completing other duties and maintenance tasks whilst working closely with the Senior

Leadership Team of Northampton School and the Estates Manager of NSB.

Initially, they will also ensure the site is open for ongoing works following practical completion before moving to a

shift pattern from September.

What we are looking for

The successful applicant will:

  • Be motivated, resilient, pro-active and a self-starter.


  • Determined to ensure that the school is a pleasant, safe and secure learning environment so that all students


  • make rapid progress.

  • Work as part of the wider school team to identity and solve any emerging issues with the buildings/grounds.


  • Model professional skills if working with school staff and outside agencies.


  • Hours: From September - 37 hours a week for 52 weeks per year (full time)

    Day shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm on Friday.

    Late shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm to 10:30pm on Tuesday to Friday.

    How to apply

    Applications are accepted via the application form (available on the school's vacancies page), via TES QuickApply,

    TeachNorthants or via the HR Office at The NSB Trust hr@nsbtrust.school.

    We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close applications early

    if a suitable applicant is found.

    Closing date: Monday, 3 June 2024, 9am

    Interviews: Thursday, 6 June 2024 or Friday, 7 June 2024

    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 and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

  • Be motivated, resilient, pro-active and a self-starter.


  • Determined to ensure that the school is a pleasant, safe and secure learning environment so that all students


  • make rapid progress.

  • Work as part of the wider school team to identity and solve any emerging issues with the buildings/grounds.


  • Model professional skills if working with school staff and outside agencies.

    One position is to start as soon as possible with hours initially from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and


  • 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday but will move to a rotating shift system from September 2024 as indicated below.

    Day shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm on Friday.

    Late shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm to 10:30pm on Tuesday to Friday.

    A second vacancy will start from September 2024.

    Flexibility of working hours is required for these positions and the ability to respond to the school's needs is vital.

    Salary: NSB Scale Point 13-17 £26,873 - £28,770 pa

    Please see this link for full details of benefits: NSB Trust Employee Benefits, Hours: From September - 37 hours a week for 52 weeks per year (full time)

    Day shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:30pm on Friday.

    Late shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm on Monday and 2:00pm to 10:30pm on Tuesday to Friday.