Caretaker

Job Overview

25 hours per week for 52 weeks per year (term time hours: 1.00pm to 6.00pm; outside of term - Noon to 5.00pm). This role requires flexibility of working hours to support evening school events/activities, when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Works under broad direction and laid down procedures.
• Responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Has responsibility for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs.
• Drives minibus.
• Supervises school caretaking/premises staff.
• Responsible to the Senior Caretaker/Principal or nominated representative for the effective provision of caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance routines and responding to emergencies relating to the site as necessary.
• Contributes to the school's statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an excellent pension scheme

Closing Date

Closing Date: 9:00am on Friday 7th August 2026

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, this job description is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the Multi Academy Company in relation to the post-holder's professional responsibilities and duties, all individual tasks undertaken may not be identified. This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Multi Academy Company to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate within the grade and job title. The MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. As such we will be implementing the use of online searches for all posts in line with guidance from KCSIE 2025. Online searches are not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Statement.