Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 4
Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Salary: £24,796 per annum

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Site Officer Apprentices/Estates Apprentices to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.


Are you practical, reliable and keen to learn? This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in facilities and estates services within a school environment. We are recruiting Site Officer Apprentices/Estates Apprentices to join our Estates team across a number of school sites.

This role offers hands-on experience, structured training and the chance to complete a Facilities Services Operative (Level 2) apprenticeship, supporting the day-to-day operation of our schools and helping to keep them safe, secure and welcoming.

You will report to the Site Manager and work closely with the Estates team, alongside school and Trust staff, students, governors, trustees, parents, contractors and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the smooth running of site services including security, maintenance and reception
  • Securing the site and assisting with emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Setting up rooms and supporting events such as open evenings and school activities
  • Carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks
  • Assisting with the maintenance of external areas and grounds
  • Dealing with enquiries from staff, contractors and members of the public
  • Liaising with and directing external contractors and suppliers
  • Organising and taking delivery of stock
  • Reading energy meters and assisting with monitoring heating and ventilation systems
  • Supporting health & safety compliance and planned maintenance
  • Maintaining accurate records, information and data
  • Acting as a responsible key holder
  • Joining the first aid rota following appropriate training
  • Completing all required training to successfully achieve the apprenticeship standard

We are looking for someone who is flexible, reliable, and hardworking, with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

The successful candidate will be confident working with people and committed to going above and beyond to deliver excellent customer service across our schools and Trust.

You will need to demonstrate:

  • A practical, hands-on approach with a positive and flexible attitude
  • A willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality
  • Reliability and a strong commitment to supporting our school communities


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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 


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Location

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Job ID

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