Site Caretaker

Teaching Vacancies; Alford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar is seeking an experienced site caretaker to maintain the school premises, ensure security, keep facilities clean, and support a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, visitors and contractors.

The postholder will take pride in keeping buildings and grounds in good repair, working both independently and as part of a team in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of general maintenance, DIY or caretaking duties.
• Good practical skills and ability to undertake minor repairs.
• Understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of statutory regulations set by external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Ensure the school environment is safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the premises.
• Liaise with pupils, staff, visitors and contractors as needed.
• Monitor buildings and grounds and report issues promptly.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health & safety

Initiative

Time management

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are ideally looking to appoint an experienced site caretaker to be responsible for the maintenance, security, cleanliness and general upkeep of the school premises, ensuring that the school environment is safe, secure, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, visitors and contractors.

The postholder will take pride in maintaining the school site and ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities are kept in good working order.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer a workplace with experienced, supportive and professional colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education possible. We aim to develop all our staff to their full potential and offer opportunity for continued professional development.

Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 580 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.

For further details about the school please visit our website, http://www.queenelizabeths.co.uk/ www.qegs.co.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE 2026 will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service clearance. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

• Experience of general maintenance, DIY or caretaking duties.
• Good practical skills and ability to undertake minor repairs.
• Understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of statutory regulations set by external bodies.