Caretaker (based within the Louth and Mablethorpe area)

Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Lincolnshire region; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join the Estates team. You will maintain the school site, ensure security, and keep facilities operational for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key duties include repairs, coordinating contractor access, and preparing spaces for events, while upholding safety and compliance in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Has practical skills and experience in general maintenance or facility care.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-focused attitude with a high attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Can work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a wider team.
• Understands the importance of safety, compliance, and safeguarding in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Site security: opening/closing the school, alarm systems, securing buildings.
• General maintenance and repairs: minor plumbing, painting, joinery, and routine tasks.
• Porterage and setup: moving furniture, setting up halls for events.
• Grounds and exterior care: keeping outdoor areas safe and clean.
• Contractor management: escorting and supervising visiting contractors.

Skills

General maintenance

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Join Our Team

Are you a proactive, hands-on individual who takes pride in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment?
Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to join our Estates team. In this key role, you will be essential to the day-to-day maintenance of our school site, ensuring our facilities are well-maintained, secure, and fully operational for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

As a Caretaker, you will work closely with the Estates Manager to support the overall security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the school premises. You will play a vital role in keeping our learning environments running smoothly, whether carrying out routine repairs, coordinating contractor access, or preparing spaces for school events.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Security & Access: Opening and closing the school site, managing alarm systems, and securing buildings and grounds at the start and end of the day.
• General Maintenance & Repairs: Carrying out day-to-day DIY, minor plumbing, painting, joinery, and general facility maintenance tasks.
• Porterage & Setup: Moving furniture, receiving deliveries, setting up halls for assemblies or exams, and ensuring spaces are prepared for daily school activities.
• Grounds & Exterior Care: Keeping outdoor areas, paths, and playground spaces safe, clean, and clear of litter, debris, or hazards.
• Contractor Management: Escorting, monitoring, and supervising visiting contractors on site in line with Trust safeguarding procedures.

Health & Safety

• Conducting routine statutory compliance checks (e.g. water hygiene, fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, and playground equipment).
• Identifying, logging, and addressing potential hazards or safety risks promptly.
• Supporting seasonal site preparations, including gritting and snow clearing during winter months to ensure safe access routes.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records on digital reporting systems.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical skills and experience in general maintenance or facility care.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-focused attitude with a high attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Can work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a wider team.
• Understands the importance of safety, compliance, and safeguarding in an educational setting.

Why Join Wellspring Academy Trust?

At Wellspring, we believe that great staff create great schools. Joining our Trust means becoming part of a community that values dedication, teamwork, and professional growth.

Competitive Salary & Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave entitlement and supportive team environments.

Professional Development: Continuous training opportunities, including statutory compliance, health and safety qualifications, and career progression pathways.

Impactful Work: Knowing that your daily efforts directly contribute to providing a safe, inspiring space for young people to learn and thrive.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.