Estates Operative

• Ipswich School
• Address: 25 Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG
• Salary: 26561.60 - 28641.60 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 40 hours per week plus on call responsibilities
• Contract: Permanent Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0245

Ipswich School has been listed as one of the top 130 schools in the country and is one of the foremost independent schools in East Anglia. We were established prior to 1399 moving to our present site in 1852. The school is co-educational with 1100 pupils aged between 3 months and 18 years and we are regularly ranked as Suffolks top independent school.

The school benefits from a dedicated team of Estates staff who work to maintain and continually improve the schools buildings and grounds.

We are currently looking for an Estates Operative who can undertake general estates duties. This will include maintenance across the estate site security movement of furniture cleaning and keeping the site litter free reporting repairs and controlling access for contractors. There may be opportunities to gain more trade skills and experience and progress your career with us through both on the job training and certified external training schemes.

Please note that the role is very physically active and involves lifting carrying and moving heavy or bulky items and equipment as well as traversing our large site on foot throughout the day.

The working hours are 40 hours a week working on a rota consisting of five 8-hour shifts covering the schools main opening hours which are typically from 7am to 10.30pm Mondays - Sunday. Occasionally you will be asked to cover later bookings. On-call responsibilities are included in this role this part of the role will be on a rota and will also offer additional cover for sickness and holidays.

We can offer you:

• 20 working days paid holiday per year plus public holidays one extra days holiday may be taken for each completed 2 years of service up to a maximum of 5 extra days
• entitlement to join a defined contribution pension scheme (with 10% employer contributions) and you will benefit from 3x death in service cover.
• After 3 years service with the school you will be entitled to a generous fee remission
• access to Smarthealth an employee wellbeing app with 24/7 GP access and mental health support
• free lunch in the dining hall during term time and free use of the schools swimming pool and gym.

For more information

To find out more about us please visit our website.

Please contact the HR Team by either calling 0 or by emailing for an informal discussion.

How to apply

Please visit our websiteto download an application form and job description.

Please submit your completed application form by email to.

Alternatively please submit your application by post to the Director of HR Ipswich School 25 Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG.

Closing date: 17 June 2025

Interview date: 23 June 2025

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. The Ipswich School policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders and the Code of Practice relating to the Disclosure and Barring Service are available on request.

Ipswich Schools employees are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people they are responsible for or meet. The post holder must adhere to and always ensure compliance with the Schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Children in the course of carrying out his/her duties the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he/she must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Senior Deputy Head Pastoral for Senior School pupils the Prep Deputy Head for Prep pupils and the Nursery Manager for The Lodge Day Nursery).

Ipswich Schools employees are expected to attend training in safeguarding children as directed.

Applicants are advised that in the interests of the health and safety of all its pupils and employees Ipswich School operates a No Smoking Policy and employees are expected to comply with the statutory restriction on smoking in public places.