Caretaker/ Site Assistant

Landau Forte Academy Moorhead; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Landau Forte Academy Moorhead is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our site team. The role is full time with 6:00am-10:00am and 14:00-18:00 during term time, and 07:00-15:00 in school holidays. You will support both primary and secondary phases across Trust sites as projects arise.

Starting ASAP, the post offers 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract. A competitive salary and LGPS or TPS benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with general site maintenance and basic DIY tasks.
• Able to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks.
• Reliable, honest and able to work on own initiative.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Flexibility to cover shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• General site maintenance and basic DIY tasks as needed.
• Portering: receiving and distributing deliveries.
• Cleaning and tidying internal and external areas daily.
• Grounds maintenance such as grass cutting and hedge trimming.
• Set up for student activities and events.
• Open/close building and supervise contractors when required.
• Support fire and lockdown procedures with staff.
• Be available and contactable during the day for requests.

Skills

General maintenance

Handyman skills

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Reliable and organised

Job description

Our opportunity for you

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to work at Landau Forte Moorhead. The role will be full time and hours will be 6:00am- 10:00 am and then 14:00-18:00 during term time and then 07:00-15:00 during school holidays.

The type of person we are looking for will be reliable and organised individual who can prioritise and is capable and willing to support in a wide variety of situations. With a professional and friendly disposition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across both primary and secondary phases, with the additional opportunity of being able to work across the Trust as projects arise.

Typically, the post will be based at Landau Forte Academy Moorhead. Our site teams across the Trust work together to ensure that all our academies have access to the best possible support and as a team we have a number of skilled professionals who work across our Tamworth and Derby sites. This is something that the Trust is keen to build on and we are looking to add to our skilled team.

Key information

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Person specification

Practical/handyman skills to assist with building and maintenance repairs across both sites.

Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.

Able to work on their own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy

Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team

Good understanding of health and safety

Flexibility to support the team, this will include shift work and weekend working.

Able to demonstrate effective communication skills

Someone with a sense of prioritisation and urgency

Job description

General site maintenance and some basic DIY responsibilities will be required throughout the day, as and when needed.

Portering.-Receiving and distributing deliveries for both the site and Moorhead office team.

Ensuring there is a general cleaning and tidying of internal and external areas daily.

General grounds maintenance for example, grass cutting, hedge trimming, during the spring/summer months, and ensuring the areas are gritted and well equipped for the winter periods.

Setting up ready for student activities for the school day and other events that may take place throughout the academic year.

To be around for any contractors and be present to sign in and walk contractors around when needed.

Opening, closing and securing of the building daily.

To be involved and help with the running of the fire and internal lockdown procedures alongside the headteacher and other staff members.

Be around and contactable during the day for general requests to ensure the school day runs smoothly.

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

Landau Forte Academy Moorhead

Landau Forte Academy Moorhead joined the Landau Forte family of academies in September 2012. We are a 4 - 11 primary academy under new leadership, pleasantly situated close to Derby city centre. Following an Ofsted inspection in April 2022 we have been judged as an improving school with good leadership and that it is no longer "inadequate." Ofsted report rated leadership and management as strong and said that school leaders have high expectations of all pupils and staff and share a mutual determination for children to receive a high-quality education. We unashamedly have high expectations of all children at the Academy and this is supported by our highly dedicated tutorial and support staff.

The local area

Derby is a vibrant and exciting city, located right in the heart of the UK. The city has a developed arts and culture scene and the area has a great history. The Academy is located just a few minutes’ drive away from Derby city centre.

Derby provides great range of sports and leisure facilities and is the gateway to the Peak District. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of the city you will find yourself in the beautiful open Derbyshire countryside with unspoilt villages, historic houses and adventurous attractions.

Derby is 10 minutes away from M1 junction 25

London is 90 minutes away by train

East Midlands Airport is 20 minutes away

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk