Painter & Decorator - Full-time

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6918-133S
• Posted:05/02/2026
• Pay:DYR5.18 (£26,263 per annum)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:02/03/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:To Be Arranged

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Our Painting & Decorating team is expanding, and we are delighted to be recruiting three new Painter & Decorator roles to support the continued growth of our Facilities Management Department and wider School.

As part of a dedicated and professional team, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the School’s environment, helping us deliver outstanding facilities for students, staff, and stakeholders.

You will be responsible for carrying out painting and decorating maintenance across the School site, ensuring all areas are presented to a high standard. In addition to core decorating duties, the role may involve supporting minor construction projects and assisting wider Facilities Management activities when required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Health and Safety issues / defects are dealt with in a prompt manner either by making safe or permanent rectification.
• Deal with all reported defects, via the Facilities Management Helpdesk.
• To undertake decoration work to the full range of School buildings – boarding and staff accommodation and offices, both internally and externally, involving painting, paperhanging and associated specialist coatings.
• To undertake all decoration work on maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Assist maintenance staff in other maintenance tasks as required.
• Provide accurate records of maintenance and checks to the Facilities Management Department and report any faults for further action.
• Carry out any other reasonable Facilities Department duties as required by the Facilities Manager, Bursar, Senior Leadership Team, or the School’s Operations Team.
• Undertake relevant training and updates as required to keep up to date with current legislation.
• Undertake such reasonable duties as requested by your Line Manager, Principal or Senior Leadership Team.

Further Information

This is a full-time, permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a starting salary of DYR5.18 (£26,263 per annum).

Application Process

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at by Monday 2 March 2026. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School and candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Established in 1803 by His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York, The Duke of York's Royal Military School has a rich history rooted in educating the children of military personnel. Originally located in Chelsea, the School relocated to its current site in Dover, Kent, in 1909.

Today, the School offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding options for over 500 students aged 11 to 18. Operating on an independent School model, it provides high-quality education, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities.

The School enjoys academic success way above the national average with well over half of all of grades being A* – B, BTEC with an average of Distinction, and 85% achieving A – C grades. 95% of students move on to university, with 73% achieving their aspirational first choice and 40% moving to Oxbridge and Russell group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of Schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average. The progress students make during their time at the School is a significant strength. Factors contributing to high academic standards include supervised prep, Saturday morning lessons, small class sizes, and proactive encouragement for each student to achieve their best. The School operates on an independent model, with a dynamic schedule that includes Saturday morning classes and afternoon activities such as sports and performances.

The School's aim is to provide an all-round education with an academic focus, encapsulated in the Dukies; motto: "Looking forward with confidence, looking back with pride." An extensive co-curricular programme with over 60 clubs and societies offers a wide range of opportunities, exposing students to new experiences and setting them apart as they embark on their next life stages, well-equipped with essential skills for success.

The Duke of York's Royal Military School continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing innovation, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Phoebe Morgans
• Address:The Duke Of York's, Royal Military School, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
• Telephone: 01304 245023
• Email: recruitment@doyrms.com

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