Caretaker

Thomas Middlecott Academy; Kirton CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave plus statutory

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a Site Manager to ensure a safe and well‑maintained learning environment across its academies. The post holder will manage site matters including contractor coordination, statutory testing, health and safety, building maintenance, security and asset management.

The role requires flexibility to travel to nearby DRET schools and a commitment to safeguarding and creating a supportive working environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy required; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake training, both self-nominated and Trust-mprovided.
• Capable of performing physical tasks including lifting, carrying and pushing equipment.
• Competent IT skills including email, MS/Google suite and web-based management systems.
• Good planning and negotiating skills.
• Flexible, able to work in a team or independently.
• Compliant with Health and Safety regulations in all duties.
• Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
• Able to understand/apply regulations (Health & Safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella).
• Ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.
• Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Site Management and Contractor Control.
• Statutory Testing and Health & Safety Management.
• Building Maintenance, Security and Asset Management.
• Work with Principal and SLT to maintain a safe, well‑resourced learning environment.
• Ability to travel to other local DRET schools when required.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Willingness to train

Physical ability

IT skills

Planning

Negotiation

Flexibility

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Maintenance

COSHH awareness

Electrical systems

Building maintenance

Job description

This is a key role within a DRET Academy to ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors. The post holder will be primarily responsible for Site Management, Contractor Control, Statutory Testing, Health & Safety Management, Building Maintenance and Security and Asset Management. The post holder will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure a well-maintained learning environment for our students.

The ability to travel to another local DRET school would be advantageous.

Please view the attached job description and person specification to find out more about the role.

37 hours per week, year round contract. Full time and permanent.

About our Academy

We are unapologetically ambitious and have the highest expectations and aspirations for our students throughout Years 7 to 11. We want all students to achieve highly, but alongside academic excellence, we aim to develop young people who leave the academy with a secure sense of identity and understanding of diversity and as well-rounded confident young people who are ready and able to embrace the challenges of adult life

Salary & Benefits

NJC08 £27,709 per annum

• Local Government] Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to undertake training, both self-nominated and prescribed by the Trust.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.
• Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google document suits and web-based Management systems.
• Good planning and negotiating skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required.
• Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.
• Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
• Ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
• The ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.
• Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co‑curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values‑driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well‑rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

Risk management is everyone’s responsibility: comply with policies and procedures, and promptly elevate issues, incidents and concerns to management.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.