Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade E, £25,185 per annum (pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
To start: As soon as possible
Liskeard School & Community College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed candidate who has maintenance skills and experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker or facilities professional looking for a long-term role within a thriving educational environment. The role is central to ensuring our school provides a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider community. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across our buildings and grounds, directly supporting the day-to-day operation of the school.
The role requires someone with a flexible approach and the ability to carry out basic maintenance and caretaking duties across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring that daily tasks relating to the operation, maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings, grounds and equipment are completed effectively. The ability to work within a small team and to work on your own initiative as required are important.
This is a support staff role with SMART Trust, working all year including working time within the school holidays. It comes with the benefits of generous paid annual leave, local government pension, training and development, and a welcoming and supportive working environment.
We are looking for candidates with:
- good building/maintenance experience
- excellent interpersonal/communication skills
- a desire to complete all jobs to the highest of standards
To find out more information about this role please email Martyn Glass, Premises Manager at [email protected].
An application form and further details are available from:https://www.smart-trust.net/information/vacancies
The closing date for applications is 9am on 15 July 2026.
Interviews will be held during week commencing 20 July 2026.
Please email your completed application form to [email protected]
We are unable to accept applications made via CVs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Pay: £25,185.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
