Caretaker

Olympustrust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeywood Community School is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to manage daily facilities operations. The role involves site maintenance, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and requires excellent organisational skills. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional education.

Benefits

Annual pay progression opportunities

Corporate membership of Bristol Wild Place at reduced rates

Coaching and counselling services

Termly and annual staff recognition and awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Professional, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Physical fitness is essential due to the demanding nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily facilities operations and site maintenance.
• Ensure safety, security, and cleanliness across the premises.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

Abbeywood Community School is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Caretaker to join our dynamic team. This full-time position involves working 37 hours per week, on weekdays. The scheduled shifts are four days a week from 10:00 to 18:00, and one day from 10:00 to 17:30.

The Caretaker will assist the Lead Caretaker and Facilities Manager in ensuring the safe and efficient management of all aspects of daily facilities operations. Responsibilities include site maintenance, non-structural repairs, heating, ventilation, safety, security, and maintaining cleanliness across the premises.

The ideal candidate will be professional, self-motivated, capable of working independently, and proactive. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess practical skills for site maintenance and improvements. Physical fitness is essential due to the physically demanding nature of the role.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and time management skills, approach tasks logically and resourcefully, and communicate confidently. Building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders is key, alongside a positive attitude and a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our vision is to deliver an exceptional education, providing high standards of teaching, resources, and learning opportunities. We are ambitious and embrace challenges and opportunities within the educational landscape. We seek applicants who align with our vision and possess the talent, drive, and determination to help us succeed.

We support our schools with leadership, management, improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding, and HR expertise. Our roles are exciting opportunities supported by the Olympus team, dedicated to designing and developing a 21st-century education. We welcome your ideas and aspirations and aim to deliver an exceptional education for our students.

• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Corporate membership of Bristol Wild Place at reduced rates
• Coaching and counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 08:00 am Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews: ASAP following the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly.

The Olympus Academy Trust – Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo security and vetting processes, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. We have safeguarding policies and conduct online searches as part of our recruitment process. Online account details may be requested at application stage.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Recruitment processes are conducted without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Candidates with disabilities meeting minimum requirements will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments made. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within the Trust.

Flexible working patterns are available to support work/life balance. We welcome applications for part-time or job-share roles and are happy to discuss flexible arrangements from day one.

The Olympus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff, volunteers, and candidates are expected to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children will be assessed during the selection process. References will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview, and the process will include safeguarding discussions. Appointments are subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.