Lead Caretaker

eTeach UK Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organisation is seeking a reliable Lead Caretaker in Thornbury. The role involves 25 hours per week focused on site maintenance and health compliance. Candidates should have good DIY skills and experience in operational environments. The position offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive team, and a friendly working atmosphere with perks like free onsite parking and refreshments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite car parking

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience.
• Understanding of health and safety parameters.
• Experience in operational maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general site maintenance and inspections.
• Refill consumables and perform manual handling.
• Ensure the site is in good condition for learning.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health and safety knowledge

Planning and workload prioritization

Job description

An opportunity has arisen at The Crossways Schools for a reliable and flexible lead caretaker to join our team, who is keen to make a difference and assist with maintaining the premises and grounds to a high standard. This role would be 25 hours per week with a suggested work pattern of 6.30am - 11.30am but we can be flexible with this for the right candidate. This is an all year round role.

Job overview

• As a key part of our site team, you’ll have responsibility for general site maintenance, using a varied skillset to carry out tasks such as fire testing and inspections to meet H&S compliance, refilling consumables, painting and decorating and manual handling, as well as ensuring the site is in a good condition for all to work and learn effectively.

Job requirements

• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters.
• Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day-to-day maintenance support.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload.

Why join us?

• You’ll have the opportunity to take a key role within our site staff, sustaining high standards to guarantee a safe and operational environment, with training and professional development opportunities available and the ability to contribute positively within the wider team.
• An emphasis on professional development for all staff at all career stages which includes opportunities to work with a range of colleagues across the Federation.
• A genuine ethos of care and compassion for staff. A focus on staff well‑being that is reflective and constructive.
• Children who are exceptionally well‑behaved and engaged.
• A friendly and welcoming team of staff who work well together and are good fun!
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Free tea and coffee.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th January at 12 noon. Interviews will be Monday 19th January pm.

Please note from January 2026 we will be joining the Leaf Trust and employment will be within these terms.