Caretaker

Cheddar, Somerset

Grade 13 - £25183 - £27269, on call allowance £400

Permanent

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Caretaker

Grade 13 - £25183 - £27269, on call allowance £400pa
Starting Salary £25583 (Starting salary includes on call allowance)
37 hours per week - All year round
Working split shifts 7.00 am - 3.00 pm or 12pm - 7.00 pm (with a half hour unpaid lunch each day) with some opportunities for flexibility

We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services, including security, repairs and general maintenance and cleaning.

Applicants do not need to have previous experience as training will be given, but you will need to be able to communicate in a friendly and effective manner and give positive support to staff and visitors. Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative. The postholder will be part of a wider Trust Caretaking Team and there may be a requirement to work across other Trust schools.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience relevant to the role
• Ability to build excellent working relationships, working in a fast-moving environment, with conflicting priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students and site contractors
• Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks and a good awareness of cleaning requirements would be an advantage but not essential
• Organised and thorough with an ability to work with minimal supervision
• A full driving licence

Note - Week two shift will start later and end later on occasions - for example when there is a letting or event at school.

What we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol
• Staff benefits including reduced Leisure Centre Membership and Cycle to Work Scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Closing date:

Friday 27 June 2025 - 8.00 am

Interview date:

To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close the advert before 27 June 2025 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application.

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We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services, including security, repairs and general maintenance and cleaning. Applicants do not need to have previous experience as training will be given, but you will need to be able to communicate in a friendly and effective manner and give positive support to staff and visitors. Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative. The postholder will be part of a wider Trust Caretaking Team and there may be a requirement to work across other Trust schools. Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience relevant to the role
• Ability to build excellent working relationships, working in a fast-moving environment, with conflicting priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students and site contractors
• Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks and a good awareness of cleaning requirements would be an advantage but not essential
• Organised and thorough with an ability to work with minimal supervision
• A full driving licence
Note - Week two shift will start later and end later on occasions - for example when there is a letting or event at school.


• Staff benefits including reduced Leisure Centre Membership and Cycle to Work Scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria