Site Operative

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Site Operative

25 Hours Per Week Part time - SCP05 Permanent. (Actual salary £15,021)

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, reliable and proactive Site Operative to join our Site Team at West Kirby Grammar School.

Working closely with the Site Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors. The role is varied and hands-on, combining site security, maintenance, health and safety checks, porterage and general site improvement work.

We are seeking an individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys practical problem-solving and is committed to maintaining high standards across the school site. The successful candidate will be confident working independently, whilst also contributing positively as part of a supportive team.

The role includes responsibility for end-of-day site security procedures, routine compliance checks, maintenance tasks and supporting the wider operation of the school. Experience of maintenance, caretaking, facilities or tradebased work would be advantageous, although training will be provided where required.

West Kirby Grammar School is a highly successful selective girls' school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are approximately 1,200 students on roll, and academic outcomes are exceptional. In 2025, 22% of GCSE grades were awarded at Grade 9 and 44% at Grades 9-8. Students achieved an average grade of 7.15, with 66% of all grades at 9-7. At A level, results were equally strong, with 65% of grades awarded at A*-B and an average grade of B.

The school was ranked 23rd nationally out of more than 4,000 state schools in The Telegraph's annual school rankings, placing us 1st among all state schools in Wirral, Merseyside and Chester and 5th in the North West of England.

How to Apply:

Further information and an application form are available to download on the School's website (www.wkgs.org) or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and letter addressing the content of the person specification, which should be no longer than two sides of A4, should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr. S. Clarke, Headteacher.

Closing date: Thursday 2 July at 9 am

Anticipated Interviews: Tuesday 7 July