Key Role Information

Salary
26,403.00 - 28,142.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/02/2026 17:00
Interview
TBC
Pay grade
Band E, Point 7 – 11 (£26,403.00 - £28,142.00)
Department
Estates
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

 

 

LORD DERBY ACADEMY

SEEL ROAD, HUYTON MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG

 

Headteacher- Miss V Gowan


Estates Operative

Post starts – As soon as possible

Salary – Grade E (7 – 11) £26,403.00 - £28,142.00


Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust.

The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional and academic education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.


Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. The recent Ofsted inspection (June 2023) found Lord Derby Academy to be Good in all areas.


At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:

·        ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)

·        ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)

·        ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)


An opportunity has arisen for a full time Estates Operative to join our dedicated team Lord Derby Academy. The successful candidate will undertake the delivery of the estates and facilities management support service for the non-Private Finance Initiative premises and site of the school. This consists of security, mechanical and electrical, cleaning and grounds maintenance, porterage and estate operative duties to provide an efficient support service to the site users.


Method of Application


To apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk


• If you would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk


We look forward to hearing from you.


Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 5.00pm



Proposed interview date: To be confirmed   

 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

 

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


Benefits

Conditions of Service
We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
Occupational Sick Pay
Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.

Qualifications

COSHHdesirable
Current First Aid qualification desirable

Skills

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Focused on standards and positive outcomes

Personal Attributes

Committed
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently

About Us

Lord Derby Academy

Nichola Brady

nicholabrady@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Seel Road
Huyton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DG

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.