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(Ofsted July 2010, October 2012, September 2017 & March 2023)
We are currently looking for a…
CARETAKER – SPLIT SHIFT
Medway Scale, Grade D2
£25,185 to £28,142 per annum
Benefits include free car parking and KCC Pension Scheme
Abbey Court School caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and new Secondary provision, designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The Cliffe Road site is also home to our school farm!
Working hours are 37 per week over a split shift (52 weeks per year)
5.45am until 9.30am and 2.30pm until 6pm Monday to Friday (in term time) and 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday (in school holidays).
Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.
We’re looking for a practical, reliable caretaker to maintain a safe, secure, and well-kept school site. Duties include opening/locking up, repairs and maintenance, supporting cleaning teams, pool and minibus checks, and supervising contractors. Strong skills in plumbing, plastering, general repairs and good health and safety knowledge required. Full UK driving licence essential.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.
Closing date: 1 March 2026
Interview date: 6 March 2026