Weekend Part Time Caretaker

THE ROYAL HARBOUR ACADEMY; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ramsgate is seeking a Weekend Site Assistant to ensure site maintenance and safety on weekends. This part-time role requires physical fitness and maintenance skills to support the school's operations. Responsibilities include site security, clean maintenance, and supporting events while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Excellent training and benefits, including pension and employee assistance, are offered to interested candidates. Apply via Kent Teach portal.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Technology Schemes

Kent Rewards Scheme

Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Physically able to move furniture frequently.
• Experience in property maintenance and minor repairs is essential.
• Willingness to learn about Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site security and safety as a key holder.
• Conduct general maintenance including minor repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness standards across the premises.
• Support grounds maintenance and school lettings.
• Conduct compliance tasks including fire alarm checks.
• Set up examination desks as required.
• Maintain health and safety records.

Skills

Physically fit

Good DIY and maintenance skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

Basic IT skills

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Pride in maintaining cleanliness and presentation

Job description

Weekend Site Assistant / Caretaker (Part-Time)

Hours: 9 hours per week

Days: Saturday & Sunday

Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm

The Royal Harbour Academy is seeking to appoint a vibrant, enthusiastic, and reliable Site Assistant who shares our belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive learning environment.

This is a key role within the school, supporting the smooth running, safety, and presentation of our site during weekends and looking after the school lettings.

Key Responsibilities

• Site security and safety, including acting as a key holder (locking and unlocking the premises)
• General property and site maintenance, including minor repairs and redecoration
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness across the site
• Grounds maintenance
• Supporting school lettings
• Compliance duties, including fire alarm testing and water temperature checks
• Setting up examination desks when required
• Maintaining accurate Health & Safety and compliance records

Person Specification

• Be physically fit, as the role involves moving furniture
• Possess good DIY and maintenance skills
• Have knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Take pride in maintaining the school site to a very high standard, both internally and externally

Training & Development

We offer excellent CPD opportunities, both as an academy and through our wider multi-academy trust. Support and training will be provided where upskilling is required.

Additional Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and advice)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Technology Schemes
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts
• Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

The Royal Harbour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, the school reserves the right to conduct online and social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

All offers of employment are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Prohibition from teaching check (where applicable)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Further Information

All applications must apply on Kent Teach portal. link below:
https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=151958

Contact

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

13.16 per hour

Expected hours

9 per week

Benefits

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Location

Ramsgate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)