Caretaker

Longdon Park School; Hatton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Longdon Park School in Derbyshire is seeking a practical Caretaker to help maintain the site, buildings and grounds to a high standard. You will contribute to a welcoming and safe environment where students with diverse needs can learn and grow.

Role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, permanent, 52 weeks, with start planned for October 2026. A driving licence is required and prior school experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, caretaker or DIY work.
• Practical, proactive and able to work independently.
• Organised with a strong eye for detail.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Flexible and reliable to handle varied tasks.
• Driving licence required.
• Experience in school/education setting beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site, buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and general DIY tasks.
• Complete health & safety checks and support site compliance.
• Open, secure and monitor school premises.
• Support site improvement and development projects.
• Ensure learning environments are safe, clean and ready.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Site safety awareness

Driving licence

Independent worker

School environment experience

Tools

Handyman tools

Job description

Caretaker

Location: Longdon Park School, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Salary: £27,560 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Start: October 2026

About the Role

At Longdon Park School, no two days are the same. We're looking for a dedicated and practical Caretaker to become an essential part of our school community, helping to create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment where our students can learn, grow and succeed. This is far more than a maintenance role. You'll be a valued member of our team, playing a key part in ensuring our specialist school remains a place where students with Autism and additional needs feel secure, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in solving problems, and want a role where your efforts are genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining the school site, buildings and grounds to a high standard


• Carrying out repairs, maintenance and general DIY tasks


• Completing health & safety checks and supporting site compliance


• Opening, securing and monitoring the school premises


• Supporting site improvement and development projects


• Ensuring learning environments remain safe, clean and ready for each day

What you'll bring

• Experience in maintenance, caretaker, building services or DIY work


• Practical, proactive and able to work independently


• Organised with a strong eye for detail


• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment


• Reliable, flexible and willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks


• Driving licence required


• Experience within a school, education or specialist setting would be beneficial, but it's your positive attitude, practical skills and commitment to excellence that will make you successful in this role.

About Us

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton supporting students aged 7-14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14-18.

Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every student to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life.

Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the sixth consecutive year.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance


• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions


• Your Wellbeing Matters: mental health support and physical health checks


• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: health, wellbeing and insurance benefits


• Hundreds of UK and international discounts


• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme


• Critical illness cover


• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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