Blidworth Oaks Primary School is looking for an apprentice to join the small facilities team who look after the school buildings to ensure they are clean, safe and fully operational. You will also spend time working at Healthlands and Lake View Primary Schools in Rainworth and will gain experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours You will work 7.5hrs Monday-Thursday and 7hrs on Fridays. During term time the role would be on a 2-week work pattern: • Week 1 – Earlies – 7am start. • Week 2 – Afters – 10am start • School Holidays – Days – From 8am 37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 01 August 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You will work as part of a team that is responsible for the security of the school estate and its contents and supports the effective running of the three school sites. You will also assist in maintaining and repairing elements of the buildings and fixtures and fittings as directed.
You will receive full training in all aspects of your role.
Main Responsibilities:
Opening and closing of school sites as required during school opening hours to meet the needs of the school
Ensuring that all the exterior areas including artificial/grassed areas, landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces are maintained in a safe and clean condition including litter picking and emptying of rubbish bins
Carrying out porterage duties as and when required
Recording all deliveries and maintain the required stock levels and ensure that adequate supplies are maintained to meet the needs of the establishment
Assisting external agencies and working with contractors in dealing with matters concerning building maintenance
Cleaning of drains and gulleys
Salting and de-icing during winter months to ensure safe access to premises
Property maintenance, including minor repairs and redecoration as directed
Setting out and putting away furniture in line with operational requirements
Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms
Health and safety:
Completion of weekly/monthly/termly site compliance checks as directed by Site Manager
To carry out basic DIY works within the individual’s skills and capabilities, and having due regard to health and safety requirements
Inputting of Health and Safety information and documentation onto electronic systems
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their activities and, where appropriate, safeguarding the health and safety of all persons under their control and guidance in accordance with the provision of Health and Safety legislation
Promote the safety and wellbeing of staff and pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
Professional development:
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Personal and professional conduct:
Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school as set out in the school’s Code of Conduct
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the GDPR
Where you’ll work
Haywood Avenue Blidworth Mansfield NG21 0RE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Property Maintenance Operative Level 2.
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Construction Campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Other requirements
You must be able to work across all three school sites which may from time to time include moving between sites on a given day. The sites are within walking distance of each other but also close to public transport links.
About this company
Blidworth Oaks is part of the East Midlands Education Trust and is one of three primary schools that work in partnership across Blidworth and Rainworth. The schools are friendly village schools who have a strong set of values that are used to create a happy and supportive environment to learn and work in.
