Lord Derby Academy is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. All schools across the Dean Trust embrace the Trust motto ‘Believe, Achieve, Succeed’. Lord Derby Academy caters to approximately 1100 pupils, aged 11-16.
At Lord Derby Academy we uphold the highest of standards. Our ethos is built on care and aspiration for our whole school community. We are fully inclusive in our outlook and we have robust pastoral systems in place. We strive to develop the character of our pupils and so we offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom.
Estates Operative
Ref: SCH-TDT-0045 8 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Band E, Point 7 – 11 (£25,584.00 - £27,269.00)The 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) £25,584.00 - £27,269.00
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: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12.00pm
Proposed interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Benefits
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees. |
| Conditions of Service | We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees. |
| Continuous Service | Recognition of local government continuous service. |
| Cycle to Work Scheme | |
| Employee Assistance Programme | Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7. |
| 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. |
| High Street Benefits and Discounts | Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers. |
| Occupational Sick Pay | Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service |
| Pension and Death in Service Benefit | Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees. |
| Preferential Admission | Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children. |
| Recognition Awards | Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees. |
| The Believe Learning Institute | Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| COSHH |
Desirable
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| Current First Aid qualification |
Desirable
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Skills
| Leadership | |
|---|---|
| Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people |
Desirable
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| Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Committed |
Desirable
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| Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently |
Desirable
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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.
Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road
Huyton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DG
Nichola Brady
nicholabrady@lordderbyaca... https://lordderbyacademy.co.uk/