Caretaker (Responsible Property Officer)EDV/2025/SNCVA/44896

The Becket School; Crowle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure a safe and inspiring environment for students. This full-time, permanent role offers a dynamic work schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact every day. You'll collaborate with the leadership team, oversee maintenance tasks, and manage facilities to maintain high standards. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this role is perfect for those who thrive in a vibrant school community and are passionate about fostering a positive atmosphere for learning.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or caretaking roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve school facilities ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Manage repairs, contractor tasks, and compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Facilities management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Relevant vocational training

Tools

Alarm systems

Heating systems

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Are You Ready to Be the Backbone of a Thriving School Community?

At St. Norbert’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Caretaker (Responsible Property Officer) to take charge of creating an inspiring and secure environment where young minds can flourish. If you’re a hands-on professional with a talent for problem-solving and a love for teamwork, we want to hear from you!

This full-time, permanent role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every single day. With a 37-hour working week split across mornings and evenings, Monday to Friday, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting.

The role typically follows a split shift pattern; however, specific hours can be discussed and agreed upon during the recruitment process.

Why St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

We are a happy, busy and thriving school community, underpinned by Gospel values and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Children, parents, staff and governors all strive in partnership with each other for excellence. We are proud of our welcoming culture, passion for learning and high standards of behaviour. We are an Ofsted Good -rated school is part of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, a network of 36 schools committed to excellence in education. While our Catholic ethos guides us, we warmly welcome individuals of all faiths or none to join our inclusive community.

Your Mission As Site Manager

You’ll be at the heart of maintaining and improving our school’s facilities, ensuring they’re safe, secure, and always at their best. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access, support lunchtime logistics, and oversee the cleaning team.
• Problem-solving & maintenance: Take ownership of repairs, contractor management, and compliance tasks, always with an eye on health and safety.
• Facilities management: Keep systems like alarms, lighting, and heating running smoothly, while ensuring our site is pristine and welcoming.
• Development & growth: Learn new skills, share your knowledge, and help us achieve excellence in everything we do.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary: £27,269 - £30,060 per annum (OLOL Band 4, NJC Points 11–17).
• Fantastic benefits to include:
• Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
• Great holiday entitlement: 26 days per year, plus bank holidays.
  

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 2025 9am

Interview date: To be confirmed in June 2025

We’d love for you to visit the school and see for yourself what it is like to work here. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, call us on 01724 710249 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.