Overview
Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers are passionate about education and are committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Through our values of effort and encouragement to excellence, we foster a love for learning and encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in our classrooms.
Caretaker
Establishment: Penkridge Middle School
Location: Penkridge
Salary: 25185.00
Department: Support
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 24/10/2025 14:00
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
Role
As our School Caretaker, you\'ll be a crucial part of our team, ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. You\'ll oversee everything from maintenance and security to health and safety compliance.
Applicants will be required to work with all members of the school community and must demonstrate an ability to repair and maintain various equipment and facilities throughout the school. There will be opportunities to help with the future development of the school grounds and buildings. Flexibility will be needed to assist with staff holidays and absences as needed.
Our ideal candidate will be reliable, committed, and caring, someone who will take pride in the school. We will offer training in all duty areas and will help to develop your current skillset.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as and when they apply.
Responsibilities
* Water temperature checks
* Fire safety checks
* Grounds clearing and inspections
* General maintenance and repairs
* Assisting with school events
* Liaising with / working with contractors
Contract and Working Details
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Contract Term: AYR - All year round
* Hours per Week: 37.00
* Weeks per Year: 52.140
* Pay Grade: Support Staff | 4
Site: Penkridge Middle School
Qualifications and Skills
* Committed
* Desirable
* Dedicated
* Essential
* Ability to work effectively within a team environment
* Leadership
* Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variety of situations and people
Employee Benefits
* Access to first class CPD opportunities
* Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Discounted Gym memberships
Safeguarding
Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role involves regulated activity; applicants must not be barred from engaging in such activity.
Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
How to Apply
Apply for this role by submitting your application through the provided process.
Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5BW
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