Permanent School Caretaker

The Palladian Academy Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated School Caretaker to join our Estates team across Wiltshire schools, with flexibility to support other Trust sites as needed. You will help create a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors, working closely with the Estates Lead and school teams.

As the first and last face each day, you will maintain buildings and grounds, carry out maintenance tasks, perform health and safety checks, liaise with

Qualifications

• Experience in site maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management.
• Knowledgeable in health & safety and building compliance requirements.
• Skilled in a range of practical DIY tasks.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards.
• Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to manage sensitive situations appropriately.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
• Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, minor repairs)
• Respond promptly to reactive and unplanned maintenance issues
• Conduct health & safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Oversee and liaise with external contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Support Trust-wide estates projects, compliance tasks, and site improvements
• Cover absence and provide support across other Trust schools where required
• Utilise school holiday periods to complete planned maintenance and improvement works

Skills

Site maintenance

Facilities management

Health & safety

DIY tasks

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and reliable School Caretaker to join our Estates team. This role is based across our Wiltshire Schools, with flexibility required to support other Trust schools when needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community. You will be working closely with the Trust Estates Lead and school teams, ensuring our sites are well-maintained and operate efficiently.

As the first and last face of the school each day, you will be a friendly, approachable presence for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.

As School Caretaker, you will:

• Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
• Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, minor repairs)
• Respond promptly to reactive and unplanned maintenance issues
• Conduct health & safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Oversee and liaise with external contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Support Trust-wide estates projects, compliance tasks, and site improvements
• Cover absence and provide support across other Trust schools where required
• Utilise school holiday periods to complete planned maintenance and improvement works

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in site maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management
• Knowledgeable in health & safety and building compliance requirements
• Skilled in a range of practical DIY tasks
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Calm and effective in emergency situations
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to manage sensitive situations appropriately
• Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: 'excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.'

Our dedicated and committed staff work together to help equip our children with the tools they need to reach their ultimate potential. We strike to provide a positive, stimulating and creative learning environment within a safe, happy and secure community.