Assistant Caretaker

Teaching Vacancies; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Reduced workload

Behaviour for learning supports staff

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free lunch for duty staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Job summary

Central England Academy Trust invites applications for an Assistant Caretaker role split across Higham Lane North Academy and Watling Meadows Primary School, starting January 2027. You will work with the Senior Caretaker to keep buildings and grounds well maintained, promoting safety and a positive learning environment.

The post offers opportunities to contribute to a range of school improvements, with a supportive team and the prospect of professional development.

Qualifications

• Committed and enthusiastic individuals to work alongside our Senior Caretaker.
• Starts in January 2027.
• Role split across Higham Lane North Academy and Watling Meadows Primary School.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Work alongside the Senior Caretaker to ensure clean, safe and functional facilities.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Assistant Caretaker (split role across Higham Lane North Academy and Watling Meadows Primary School) to start in January 2027.

Applications are invited from committed and enthusiastic individuals to work alongside our Senior Caretaker in ensuring that our school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

What the school offers its staff

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Application deadline

Closing date for applications is midday, Monday 23rd November 2026.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: Childcare disqualification Enhanced DBS Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.