Assistant Caretaker

Shorefields; Wickford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Wickford is seeking a dedicated Assistant Caretaker to join its site team. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, assisting with site management tasks, and flexibility across various locations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including annual leave and participation in a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to be flexible across Trust sites.
• Driving license is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager in maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Undertake routine maintenance and perform minor repairs.
• Assist with deliveries and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Experience in cleaning

Basic maintenance tasks

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7045-286S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 3 points 5-6

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 9th July

37 Hours per week - 6.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 6.30am to 2pm Friday (1/2 hour unpaid lunch break)

Total annual salary £25,496.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and generous Local Government Pension Scheme

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and conscientious Assistant Caretaker to join our site team. The successful candidate will support the Site Manager and Caretaker in ensuring the school premises are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and security.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a keyholder and undertaking security procedures
Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs
Cleaning designated areas and supporting site hygiene
Assisting with deliveries and porterage
Supporting emergency procedures and site safety protocols

Some lettings and an evening/weekend gate lock up will be required and paid in addition to the contracted hours.

You must have the willingness to be flexible across the Trust sites should the school continue to grow or other schools within the trust need support (mileage would be paid) therefore a driving licence is preferable.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Experience in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks
A proactive and flexible approach to work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A commitment to health and safety and safeguarding procedures
Good communication and organisational skills

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.

Closing date = 2nd July 2025

Interview date = week commencing 7th July 2025

Applications

To apply for the role please download the application form from the vacancy page on https://www.zenithmultiacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Completed applications should be submitted to [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel, should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.

Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour, and suitability for employment in a school environment.

If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:

· Relevant work qualifications

· Right to work in the UK

· Barred List Check (previously List 99)

· Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)

· Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only)

Information about the School

Castledon School is a Special School for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs from Year 1 - Year 14.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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