School Caretaker
Across Palladian Academy Trust schools in BANES
Permanent | Term Time Only + 2 Weeks | Split Shift (7:00–10:00am & 3:00–6:00pm)
Grade 4
30 hours a week
This role requires opening and closing of a school site.
Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and reliable School Caretaker to join our Estates team.
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.
Key Responsibilities
As School Caretaker, you will:
- Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
- Open and close school sites
- Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. plumbing, decorating, 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
About You
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 including plumbing, decorating and repairs
- 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.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and values-driven Trust
- Make a visible impact on school environments and pupil wellbeing
- Work within a friendly and collaborative estates team
- Develop your skills through training and varied responsibilities
About us
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.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.
Please complete your online application and supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role as soon as possible following this link:-
https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=282487S4Ru&VACANCY_ID=0464670Fyq
Please use the JD and additional information to support with your application. Interviews will take place on an adhoc basis.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews will/may take place shortly after application for the right candidate.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mel at: [email protected]
Safeguarding Statement
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to the appropriate online checks and Google searches as part of our recruitment process. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18,885.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
