Painter and Decorator

Job Title

Painter and Decorator

Responsible to

Estates Supervisor

Role Overview

To assist with maintaining all paint work to a good standard across all areas of the School, internally
and externally. This would include small internal maintenance touch ups or complete redecoration
of  dormitories,  classrooms  and  large  function  rooms,  and  scheduled  maintenance  to  external
windows, fascias, soffits and guttering.

Responsibilities and Duties – Painter and Decorator

●  Prepare  surfaces,  by  washing  down,  filling  of  holes  and  cracks  and  removing  old  paint  if
necessary.  Removal  of  fixtures  and fittings to windows  and doors etc.,  prior  to  painting,  and
replacement after

●  Preparation of area, including removal of furniture, covering down and protecting to prevent

any unnecessary damage or mess

●  Mixing, matching and applying of paints and varnishes to various surfaces
●  Assist with planning projects and helping calculate quantities of material and time required to

carry out project/work

●  Maintaining good stock of regularly used paints, brushes and roller sleeves etc
●  Liaising with colleagues to choose finishes
●  Undertake internal plastering to stud walls and small areas requiring repair
●  Undertake  minor  repairs  to  artex  ceilings  and  decorative  mouldings  when  required  during

specific small project work

●  Occasionally work out of hours to assist with large school events

Person Specification

Essential
●  Embody the values of Clayesmore, demonstrating loyalty to the school and its ethos
●  City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Painting and Decorating (6707-33) or equivalent
●  Have a good working knowledge of all paint materials, how to prepare surfaces and be able to

demonstrate a good standard of finish

●  Good understanding of colours and finishes of all decorating materials
●  Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds with confidence

●  Experienced in calculating volumes and quantities of all decorating materials
●  Responsible, professional, polite and friendly manner
●  Good written and verbal communication skills with others
●  Confident to work alone or with team members
●  Organised with a good knowledge of safe working practices
●  Valid driving licence

Desirable
●  Proven experience
●  Previous experience of working in a similar educational environment

Additional Information

•  This is an all year round role
•  40  contractual  hours  per  week,  to  be  worked  within  a  shift  rota  which  covers  7  days  per

week.  Entitlement to one hour unpaid breaks each day.

●  Holiday entitlement will be 22 days (pro rata) per year (1 September – 31 August), plus 8 bank
holidays.  You may be required to work any public holiday when the School is open, for which
time off will be given. The School reserves the right to designate up to 5 days per holiday year in
order to facilitate School closure

●  Benefits  include  a  free  lunch-time  meal,  free  membership  of  the  Clayesmore  Sports  Centre,

death in service benefits.

●  Membership of the Clayesmore Society and associated member benefits.

Date prepared:

February 2026

Prepared by:

DFO / Head of Estates and Operations / Head of HR

Clayesmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects
all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo safeguarding
screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and
Barring Service