Job Description

Do you have skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing, plaster repair, tiling, gutter and minor roof works, and general building tasks?

Can you lead and assist with or carry out any \xe2\x80\x98in house\xe2\x80\x99 projects?

We are seeking a dedicated Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to join the Dean Close Foundation, reporting directly to the DCF Operations Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks across our foundation sites. While primarily based at Dean Close School in Cheltenham, occasional visits to other sites will be required.

Your key responsibilities will include completing maintenance tasks and minor projects to a high standard across academic, residential, and commercial properties. Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills are essential, as you will be operating in a busy living and working environment. You must have a thorough knowledge of trade roles and be able to work independently while maintaining a safe working environment.

To succeed in this role, you should have a flexible and diplomatic approach when liaising with academic and residential staff. Adherence to school safeguarding policies and DBS clearance is required.

If you have a passion for providing the best educational environment and possess the necessary skills we invite you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the success of the Dean Close Foundation.

Full details in the job description attached.

Dean Close School is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides continuity of education from age 2 to 18. The School was established in 1886, and is set in 50 acres of parkland in the centre of Cheltenham. In 2015 the Dean Close Foundation was formed, when the School acquired St John\xe2\x80\x99s on-the-Hill Preparatory School and three nurseries in the Chepstow area. In 2017 the Foundation purchased a further two nurseries, Tree Tops in Cheltenham and Gloucester, taking its total to five.

Dean Close is renowned for focusing on individual development. Small classes, excellent learning facilities plus a 550-seater professional theatre, amphitheatre, 2 floodlit astro-turfs, 25m indoor pool, climbing wall, indoor rifle range, dance studio and fully equipped gymnasium all help to nurture each child\xe2\x80\x99s strengths and talents. With around 300 pupils in the Prep School and 500 in the Senior School, Dean Close is small enough to allow everyone to know one another and to feel valued. It also allows everyone to get fully involved in the life of the School. However, it is large enough to have an extremely strong boarding community, vibrant and exciting creative arts, impressive academic results and great sports achievements across all ages.

Visitors to Dean Close regularly comment on the atmosphere, saying how warm and friendly they find it, and we believe that this positive environment can be attributed directly to the Christian heart and principles of the School.

Dean Close Foundation