Caretakers (full-time and part-time)

Falconer’s Hill and The Abbey CE Academies are now recruiting for Caretakers to work on both sites.This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

About the role

This is a key role within the school, to ensure there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors. This is a hands on role, requiring a range of practical and DIY skills. IT skills would also be desirable - but training will be provided. The post holder will work closely with the Principals and Senior Leadership Teams to ensure a well maintained learning environment for our students.

There are two roles available, both working across the two school sites as required. Job share / part time / flexible working requests will be considered.

Role 1: Full-time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

Role 2: Part-time – 10 hours per week, 52 weeks a year

Salary & Benefits

• £20,227pa for the full-time role (£5,467pa for the part-time role)
• Access to generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays – (pro rata for part-time role)
• Free car parking
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills

• Practical skills required for the role – Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance, ability to use industrial, electrical & mechanical equipment, ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
• Ability to understand and apply Health and Safety Regulations
• Be able to plan, manage and prioritise workload effectively, whilst remaining flexible to respond to urgent requests
• Enthusiastic and conscientious, proactive and flexible
• Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required
• Have a sense of pride in caring for our schools and their surroundings
• Good, competent IT skills (training can be provided if required)

In return, you can become part of:

A friendly, supportive staff team at both schools

Two local primary schools where every child really does matter

Part of a growing Trust where we all contribute to the future success of our students

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Apply now

We have a full-time and a part-time position available – please state in your application whether you are interested the full-time, part-time or both roles.

To complete our application form, please click on ‘apply for job’. Alternatively call the HR office on 01509 320148 or email recruitment@dret.co.uk for an application pack or to arrange a school visit.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.