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Role - Caretaker
Location - Minehead First School, St Michael's First School and Trustwide
Salary - Grade 13, point 6 - 11 from £25,989 - £28,1742 fte
Start date - 20 April 2026 or as soon as possible, pending safer recruitment check
Hours - 37 per week, part time considered
Working weeks - All year round
Contract - Permanent
Closing date - 09/04/2026 noon
Interviews - Date to be confirmed
Caretaker vacancy
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our team and support one or two of our school settings within Minehead. This role can be offered on a full-time or part‑time basis, with flexibility for the right candidate. The successful applicant will take pride in ensuring that our school environments are safe, welcoming and well maintained—places where children can learn, thrive and feel proud of their surroundings.
About the Role
As a valued member of our site team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our buildings, grounds and furnishings are:
1. Safe and secure, meeting all Trust policies, legal requirements and Health & Safety regulations.
2. Clean and well presented, supporting a positive atmosphere for learning.
3. Well maintained, through regular checks, timely repairs and proactive upkeep.
4. Your work will directly contribute to creating a high‑quality environment that supports excellent teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils.
What we are looking for:
5. Is passionate about creating exceptional school environments.
6. Has a practical, hands‑on approach with good problem‑solving skills.
7. Can work independently and take initiative, while also being a strong team player.
8. Is reliable, organised and committed to high standards.
9. Has experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role (desirable but not essential).
10. Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and the wider school community
Why join us?
At Beacon Education, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious and caring team that is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our pupils and staff. We invest in your development, value your wellbeing, and offer opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Together, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and make a genuine difference.
Safeguarding Statement
Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check.
Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.