Facilities Caretaker

The King's Academy; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional induction and training

Staff benefits incl. leisure centre

LGPS with employer contribution

Job summary

The King’s Academy in Cheddar, Somerset, is seeking a Facilities Caretaker on a permanent basis. The role is 37 hours per week, all year round, with split shifts (week 1: 7:00–15:00; week 2: 11:00–19:00, with a 30-minute lunch). Starting salary £26,389 includes all allowances.

You will join the Premises Team to deliver security, repairs, maintenance and cleaning, with training provided and opportunities to work across other Trust schools.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Ability to build working relationships in a fast-moving environment.
• Good communication with staff, visitors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide site services including security, repairs, maintenance and cleaning.
• Work across the Premises Team and potentially other Trust schools.
• Show initiative and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Organisation

Job description

Facilities Caretaker

Location: Cheddar, Somerset

Starting Salary: £26,389

Type: Permanent

Employer: Kings Academy

Grade 13 - £25,989 - £28,142, on call allowance £400pa

Starting Salary: £26,389 (Starting salary includes all allowances)

Hours: 37 hours per week - All year round

Working Pattern: Split shifts (week 1) 7.00 am - 3.00 pm or (week 2) 11 am - 7.00 pm (with a half-hour unpaid lunch each day), with some opportunities for flexibility. The shift ends 30 minutes earlier on a Friday.

Note: Week 2 shift will start later and end later on occasions, such as when there is a letting or event at school.

Role Description

We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services including security, repairs, general maintenance, and cleaning.

Applicants do not need previous experience as training will be given, but you will need to communicate in a friendly and effective manner and give positive support to staff and visitors. Good teamwork is essential, as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative. The postholder will be part of a wider Trust Caretaking Team and there may be a requirement to work across other Trust schools.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience relevant to the role
• Ability to build excellent working relationships, working in a fast-moving environment with conflicting priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students, and site contractors
• Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks and a good awareness of cleaning requirements would be an advantage but not essential
• Organised and thorough with an ability to work with minimal supervision
• A full driving licence

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training, and continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with a specialist provider, PAM, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Important Dates

Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found, so early application is recommended.