Affinity Partnerships are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Caretaker to become an integral part of our dynamic team. This position involves working 25 hours per week, with shifts schedules to be confirmed. Starting as soon as possible. The Caretaker will assist the Lead Caretaker and Facilities Manager in ensuring the safe and efficient management of all aspects of daily facilities operations at the academy. Responsibilities include site maintenance, non-structural repairs, heating, ventilation, safety, security, and maintaining cleanliness across the premises. The ideal candidate will be professional, self-motivated, and capable of working independently using their initiative. They should thrive in a fast-paced, demanding role and bring a broad range of practical skills to support site maintenance and improvement works. Physical fitness is essential to manage the physically demanding responsibilities of the Caretaker role. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organisational and time management skills. They will approach tasks with a logical, resourceful, proactive, and efficient mindset. Confident in communication, they will excel at building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, always demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Philosophy from the client: Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities. We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy. Benefits of working with Affinity Partnerships: Access to a dedicated consultant Guaranteed pay scheme* Higher rates of pay than our competitors Personal Accident insurance cover A crown commercial services provider Discounts vouchers available in big retailers Access to our exclusive online CPD courses and additional training Up to £200 referral scheme* Affinity Partnerships are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Affinity Workforce is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Workforce Solutions operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. *Terms apply