Site Operative at Henry Tyndale School - Ship Lane and Cherrywood (Farnborough) Campuses

Job Introduction

Special School Site Operative Vacancy

📍  Cherrywood Campus & Ship Lane Campus in Farnborough

📅 Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent/ Flexi (ideally 30 hours a week, 52 week contract)
💰 Salary: Salary range C £19,787 – £20,618 per annum (FTE £24,405 – £25,430) or D range £21,825 – £24,012 (FTE £26,918 – 29,616) depending on experience and qualifications.
📌 Start Date: July 2025

Use Your Practical Skills and Initiative to Keep Our Pupils Safe, Supported, and Thriving

Henry Tyndale School is a successful and growing special school for pupils aged 2–19 with complex learning needs. We are seeking flexible, hands-on and proactive Site Operatives to help us maintain safe, high-quality learning environments across our expanding multi-site provision.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or more flexible hours across days, evenings or weekends, we’re open to working with the right candidates – especially those with relevant trade experience and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing day-to-day site maintenance, caretaking and repair services to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment.
• Carrying out repairs and minor improvements using practical or trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, decorating or electrical maintenance.
• Taking the initiative to identify and act on maintenance needs before they become problems – whether it’s a loose hinge, a leaking pipe, or a potential hazard.
• Using your trade experience (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, decorating) to carry out in-house improvements and repairs.
• Supporting the setup of learning spaces, movement of furniture and equipment, and preparation for events or lettings.
• Completing statutory and mandatory duties including fire alarm testing, water temperature logs, building compliance checks and secure locking procedures.
• Working across school sites and responding flexibly to a varied and evolving workload.
• Being a visible, proactive presence who contributes to the smooth daily running of the school and the safety of pupils and staff.

 We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong practical and trade-based skills, ideally with professional qualifications or demonstrable experience (Grade D applicable for trades) or the willingness to train to gain practical skills.
• Shows initiative, attention to detail, and pride in delivering quality work.
• Is solution focused – actively looks for ways to improve, prevent problems, and keep things running efficiently.
• Understands the importance of site compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding.
• Works well independently but values being part of a supportive team.
• Can travel between our local school sites as needed.
• Wants to contribute meaningfully to a setting that supports vulnerable children and young people.

 Why Henry Tyndale?

• Be part of a warm, inclusive, and pupil-focused special school.
• Apply your trade and maintenance skills in a high-impact environment where your work truly matters.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability – including term-time and school holiday opportunities.
• Full training provided for school-specific duties and statutory responsibilities.
• Join a team that values reliability, initiative, and proactive problem-solving.

How to Apply:

Please see our Henry Tyndale School website under Vacancies for an information pack, application form and equalities monitoring form. https://www.henrytyndale.hants.sch.uk/vacancies

Alternatively, please contact the school for further information on 01252 544577 or email Sue Pearson (Susan.Pearson@henrytyndale.hants.sch.uk).

Closing date: Noon on 30th June 2025                              Interviews: To be advised

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.