Caretaker

Chelmsford Learning Partnership Careers; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our team in Chelmsford. You will ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across school sites, carrying out routine caretaking, maintenance and site support.

Under the Deputy Premises Manager, you will conduct health & safety checks, security routines and assist with opening/closing. Prior caretaking or facilities experience is essential, with a flexible, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities is essential.
• Hands-on and proactive with a practical approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking duties, maintenance and site support.
• Undertake health & safety checks, inspections and security routines.
• Support opening and closing of buildings and site security.
• Complete basic repairs, maintenance and site upkeep.
• Prepare rooms and spaces for lessons, events and lettings.
• Assist with deliveries, furniture movement and site organisation.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies and site issues when required.

Skills

Caretaking

Health & Safety

Security

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Caretaker
Contract: PERMANENT, 52 WEEKS PER YEAR
Hours: 37 HOURS PER WEEK
Salary: Scale 4, Point 8-9 (£27,709 - £28,153)
Closing Date: 23/10/2026 at 12pm Midday
We are looking for a Caretaker who is reliable, proactive and is hands-on to join our team and support the smooth day-to-day running of our school sites. This is a vital role where you\'ll help create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
Working under the direction of the Deputy Premises Manager, you will:

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking duties, maintenance and site support
• Undertake health & safety checks, inspections and security routines
• Support opening and closing of buildings and site security
• Complete basic repairs, maintenance and site upkeep
• Prepare rooms and spaces for lessons, events and lettings
• Assist with deliveries, furniture movement and site organisation
• Respond to alarms, emergencies and site issues when required

You will also help ensure that the site remains well-presented, safe and compliant at all times.
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Practical, hands-on and enjoys a varied working day
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
• Flexible and able to respond to changing priorities and emergencies

Experience in caretaking, maintenance or facilities is essential, and a positive, can-do attitude is key.
Additional information

• Shift rota including early mornings and evenings
• Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota
• Occasional work across multiple sites may be required

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:
For more information about the school, or to have an informal discussion, please contact the school office on 01245 943400.

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early and conduct interviews if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date

2026-10-23