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Maintenance Person - Full-time

Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich

  • Ref:KCC886-5463-640S
  • Posted:13/05/2026
  • Pay:Sandwich Technology Range 5 , (£26,956-£27,765)
  • Start Date:September 2026 (or possibly sightly earlier)
  • App Close Date:31/07/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Maintenance Person

Permanent | Full‑Time | 37 hours per week

STS Salary Range 5, £26,956-£27,765.

Sandwich Technology School is seeking a reliable and practical Maintenance person to join our friendly Premises Team and support the School Site Engineer in maintaining a safe, secure and well‑presented environment for our students, staff and visitors.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in their surroundings, and wants to play an important part in a school community.

About the role

As Maintenance person, you will be responsible for the upkeep, upgrading and maintaining school buildings be that planned or reactive, supporting the security, safety and smooth running of the premises. You will assist with ensuring the site remains safe, welcoming, functional and secure at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

  • To carry out to a high standard small building projects and the development of the school site under the direction of the Site Engineer.
  • Undertaking practical tasks such as basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and deep cleaning
  • Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance across the site
  • To support the Site Engineer in the day-to-day duties and management and security of school buildings.
  • To cover in the Site Engineers absence and lead the Caretaking team and activities.
  • To support with the day-to-day caretaking duties.
  • To be part of the on call, out of hours team.
  • To support with school lettings.
  • Keeping accurate records relating to maintenance and site security

 

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • Have good practical and DIY skills with the confidence to tackle a range of maintenance tasks
  • Bring previous relevant experience in caretaking, site maintenance or a similar role
  • Be organised, reliable and flexible, with a proactive approach to work
  • Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
  • Take pride in maintaining a safe, clean and secure environment

 

 

Professional Development

Sandwich Technology School is committed to staff development. The successful candidate will have access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities, including relevant health & safety, site management and skills‑based training, helping you to develop professionally and enhance your role within the premises team.

 

Information about the school

STS is an 11 to 18, mixed, secondary school that has an excellent reputation across Kent. The School gained new leadership in January 2025, with an emphasis around building a strong school culture and promoting wellbeing for everyone who is part of the school community.

The success of our students from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form is due to the ‘can do, will do’ attitude that is the hallmark of staff and students alike. At STS we ‘Hold fast that which is good’: a broad and engaging curriculum; interesting, inspiring and innovative classroom practice; as well as a whole host of enriching extra-curricular activity. Throughout their time at STS the students are provided with quality advice, support and guidance to help them progress and grow academically, personally and vocationally. We recognise and celebrate diversity and understand that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is inappropriate for the unique individuals we serve.

What is it like to work for us?

We pride ourselves on our friendly, purposeful and supportive working environment where staff can develop professionally and meet their own career aspirations. Please read the quotes below from current staff members as to what it is like to work at Sandwich Technology School.

"There's a balance of warmth and professionalism; ambition is encouraged and innovation is welcomed."

"The amount of autonomy and trust is really amazing here..... I have been given the chance to teach in my own way, yet have a supportive and collaborative department that shares ideas"

"I am free to take risks and try new things and share my experience with others."

"There is a rich CPD offering that supports research based methods informed by experience."

"Staff actively support each other through tough times, both personal and professional."

"There is plenty of opportunities for aspiring leaders at all levels."

"“staff feeling empowered to do more” Ofsted November 2025"

Here are some quotes from our most recent Review by Challenge partners (24th to 26th Feb 2025)

  • All stakeholders are actively engaged in the creation of the school’s new values

  • Continuing professional development (CPD) is tailored to individual staff, allowing them to engage in relevant training for their career stage

  • The quality of provision continues to improve at Sandwich Technology School

  • Students speak of the many positive improvements they have noticed to school life since January 2025. They say that the school provides a safe environment

  • Students are optimistic about the school’s future and the positive learning atmosphere that is evident.

  • Leaders and staff prioritise high-quality relationships and mutual respect within the school community

  • Clear behavioural expectations for students.

  • The personal development curriculum supports students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth well

  • The curriculum roadmap for each subject is sequenced and progressive

  • Well-established routines ensure that students are prepared to learn from the beginning of lessons

  • The 'Sandwich Start' method provides valuable thinking and learning time for students, thereby enhancing knowledge retention

  • The vast majority of sixth form students achieve well and gain a place at their first choice of university.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.