School Handyperson / Caretaker
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Trust Grade 7 – 10 (£25,600 – £28,457 gross per annum)
Closing date: We do not have a closing date for this role and will instead review applications as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.
About the role
Lydiard Park Academy are currently seeking to recruit ambitious individuals for a Caretaker role to deliver a high‑quality customer service to all teaching and related support operations on the Academy site. Working both as an individual and as part of a team, you will carry out a range of tasks to facilitate an ideal teaching and learning environment for all staff and students.
How will you be the change?
As a School Caretaker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school premises, ensuring a safe and well‑maintained environment for staff and students. The role is active and will require multi‑skilled handyperson duties. This role will include opening and closing the site, site security, and term‑time keeping on top of general maintenance and school set‑ups. Out of term you will participate in planned works.
Able to work unsupervised you will be self‑motivated, have good communication skills, with a clean driving licence and basic DIY skills.
Schedule
Day / Evening shift – Monday to Friday, regular weekend working required to ensure site safety and oversee lettings. This is a full‑time ongoing position with rotating shifts: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, and 1 a 3 rotating Saturday overtime. The ideal candidate will have flexibility to assist with cover needs which arise during the course of work. Some weekend work may be required if contractors are on site but this would be on an occasional basis throughout the year.
What does it take?
School experience isn’t necessary (preferable) but transferable handy‑man skills are essential. Care‑taking experience is preferred, though similar experience will be accepted. Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations will also be beneficial.
You will be a people person; a team player and you will have a passion for providing the highest standards of service. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
The visit
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment, where you can tour the school, talk to pupils and staff about life at Lydiard Park Academy.
About Lydiard Park Academy
Lydiard Park Academy is proud to have maintained its Good rating after a recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The school continues to be recognised for its commitment to excellence and is a consistently trusted choice for families with its broad and ambitious curriculum. We are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the educational experience for our pupils and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to excel. We encourage all staff to be committed to their professional development, supported through our programme of professional learning that helps everyone develop their practice and leadership skills.
About The Park Academies Trust
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounding areas. A family of eight schools – Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Kingfisher CE Academy and Bridlewood Primary School – offers a high‑quality all‑through educational provision from nursery right up to our Sixth Form based at Lydiard Park Academy, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi‑phase educational trust.
We offer
* A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success
* A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential
* Excellent opportunities for CPD across the Trust
* Competitive salary
* Staff Discount portal
* Support from experienced and knowledgeable colleagues across the Trust
* Attractive Pension Scheme
* The Park Academies Trust has joined forces with a number of excellent service providers to give you that little bit extra: Doctor Care Anywhere, Cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance programme, Let’s Connect – Salary sacrifice, Technology, My Gym Discounts
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