Caretaker

The Astrea Academy Trust; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join its supportive estates team at Longsands Academy in St Neots. The role is vital for ensuring a safe and functional environment for students. Candidates should have a strong commitment to child welfare and possess relevant maintenance experience.

Benefits

Strong caring ethos

Networking opportunities

Enrollment in Local Government Pension Scheme

Induction and well-being package

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management or related trades.
• Ability to learn and undertake training.
• Commitment to providing safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises.
• Provide a safe and organized learning environment.
• Be proactive in addressing challenges for better outcomes.

Skills

Experience in premises or trade work

Organized

Uses initiative

Teamwork

Passionate about student achievement

Proactive

Job description

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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our supportive estates team. This role is crucial to ensure the smooth running of the school. A part-time post would be considered for the right candidate.

This role is based at Longsands Academy - St Neots, PE19 1LQ.

• Has experience in premises or trade work
• Has high standards, and a willingness to learn and undertake training
• Is organized, uses their own initiative, and works well as part of a team
• Passionately believes that all children can achieve, regardless of their starting point, background, or needs
• Understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment
• Is proactive and approaches challenges pragmatically to ensure the best outcomes for students and the wider academy team

Longsands Academy is a successful, fully inclusive secondary school serving the community of St Neots and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging, purposeful, and supportive environment where all students feel empowered to reach their full potential and become responsible, well-rounded citizens.

What we offer:

• A strong caring ethos and supportive team
• The opportunity to make a real difference
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• An induction and well-being package
• Networking opportunities across the wider Astrea Academy Trust

If you are joining us from another school, academy, or trust, we recognize your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments, which can increase your salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information.

We welcome visits and informal conversations about the role. Please contact Julie Carles, Regional Operations Manager.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks.

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