Caretaker

Ashfield School; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is looking for a Caretaker/Site Operative. The role involves maintaining the site and its facilities, particularly the swimming pool, and requires a trade background and a commitment to high standards. Candidates should possess basic IT skills and ideally have experience in an educational setting. This is a permanent position offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Gym membership

Healthcare discounts

Pension scheme

Professional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfill a physically demanding role.
• Experience working in premises with Health and Safety knowledge.
• Experience of working within an educational setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking, security, maintenance, and support.
• Uphold and maintain the school’s swimming pool.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Trade background

Building maintenance skills

Basic IT skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Grade and Salary: Grade 3: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, year-round

Contract term: Permanent

The School

Ashfield School is renowned for high standards of teaching, behaviour and academic achievement. One of the largest schools in England (2700 on role), staff work together each day to support, inspire and challenge students to give of their best in our safe, happy and ambitious working environment.

Our recent Ofsted report, published in November 2021, confirms the incredibly positive culture across the school. Continual focus on developing a happy and ambitious culture has enabled us to recruit, develop and retain the very best people. Student behaviour is excellent, staff well‑being surveys evidence that morale is very high with teachers treated as respected professionals and given the autonomy to teach the well‑planned and high‑quality curriculum in their own style.

Ashfield School is a great place to work and, as part of the DFE school re‑building project, will move into brand new buildings over the next few years. We are located close to the A38 and M1 and there is a large free staff car park. Facilities across the large school campus are excellent with numerous staff social and workspaces, staff specific catering and sporting facilities, including a fitness suite and swimming pool.

The role

We are looking to appoint a Caretaker/Site Operative to join a team of dedicated and hard‑working site staff to provide caretaking, security, maintenance and support with minor repair works to the whole site. The site operatives work as a team on a rotational basis covering Monday to Friday.

This role will involve the upkeep and maintenance of the school’s swimming pool. Full training will be provided.

The person

The candidate should be able to fulfil a physically demanding role and ideally have a trade background/practical building maintenance skill with experience of working in premises with Health and Safety knowledge. Some items on site are controlled by a Business Management System which requires basic IT skills. Experience of working within an educational setting would also be advantageous. The person should be able to work independently and be self‑motivated but also able to work as part of a team, have good communication skills and have a commitment to high standards.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We offer

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like‑minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees, and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Applications must arrive by 11:59pm on Sunday 04 January 2026

Interviews will be held on week commencing 12 January 2026, exact date to be confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.