Role: Caretaker
Location: Pyrland School, Taunton
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.
Salary: Grade 4, scale point 7 - 10, £13.69 - £14.35 per hour, £26,403 - £27,694 per annum (pay award pending).
Are you a practical, proactive and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? Pyrland School is looking to appoint a dedicated Caretaker to play a key role in ensuring our school remains a secure, well-maintained and inspiring place for students, staff and visitors.
About Pyrland School
Pyrland School is an ambitious and inclusive secondary school in Taunton. As part of the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership, we are committed to providing an excellent education in a caring and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Our school is built on strong relationships, high expectations and a commitment to developing confident, respectful and resilient young people. We value teamwork and invest in our staff, recognising they are central to the success of our students and school community.
About the Role
As our Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth operation of the school site. You will be the main keyholder and will play a vital role in ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well presented.
Working closely with the Headteacher and wider site team and contractors where appropriate, co-ordinate maintenance activities and respond to the varying needs of a busy school environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the school's main keyholder, opening and securing the premises.
- Managing site security, alarms and responding to emergency call-outs.
- Co-ordinating maintenance and repair works and overseeing contractors on site.
- Operating and monitoring heating systems and site services efficiently.
- Maintaining the school grounds, pathways and external areas including during adverse weather.
- Carrying out general maintenance, porterage and emergency cleaning duties.
- Supporting the wider school community with room set-ups, deliveries and site-related requests.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, adaptable and takes pride in their work.
- Has excellent practical and problem-solving skills.
- Can prioritise workloads and respond calmly to changing demands.
- Has good communication and customer service skills.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Holds a current full and clean driving licence.
- Understands the importance of health and safety and safe working practices.
- Is confident using basic IT and mobile devices.
- Is physically able to undertake the duties of the role.
Desirable experience includes:
- General building maintenance or caretaking experience.
- A relevant trade or technical qualification.
- Experience of working within a school or education setting.
- Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos awareness, Legionella and Health and Safety regulations.
There are many advantages to working for us including 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata), access to a government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Safeguarding Statement:
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Pay: £26,403.00-£27,694.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
