Caretaker Manor Abbey School We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our exciting team here at Manor Abbey. The person will be a pro-active caretaker with a ‘ can do’ attitude. Hours are negotiable, please note this role is full year and work in School holidays is essential. About the School Manor Abbey School is a provision for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and resulting challenging behaviours. The new school was opened in Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent in September 2024. There will be an initial intake of up to 30 pupils across year 7 and 8. The school will then progressively fill over 4 years until it reaches its capacity of 70 places. About the Role The successful candidates will Have a clear understanding of a caretaking role within a school environment and be comfortable with the ever changing day. No two days are ever the same within a school. The candidate will need to be a team player and take pride in their work, training can and will be given to the right candidate. The Role ( this is not exhaustive);- To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary, and report defects and malfunctions to designated member of the Senior Leadership Team. To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents including monitoring the school’s CCTV system. To complete general light maintenance around a mid-size new build school, alongside porterage of deliveries. To ensure that all compliance is completed in a timely manner and reported on Parago and to the Business & Facilities Manager. This will include liaising and dealing with contractors on site when compliance checks are outsourced. To remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces, and to ensure the school is kept to a high standard of cleanliness when the school is open. This role also involves being part of the security staff of the school, opening up in the morning, and working in the school holidays. Training of specific related areas in school will be given to the right candidate. What we are looking for: • Suitable experience in a relevant discipline. • Extensive experience of working in a site security, maintenance environment. * Knowledge of Health and Safety and compliance. * Flexibility with working hours, this is a whole year position and work is carried out throughout school holiday time. • Good understanding and ability to use specialist equipment/resources. In return we can offer you Flexible working. Excellent working environment. Support for your role with a dedicated school and central team. Continued professional development opportunities. Pay progression and recognition of continuous service. Generous local government pension scheme. * Holidays Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes which include; Tech Schemes Cycle to Work Schemes Online gym classes Health and wellbeing support and advice e.g., Men's Health, Wellbeing Action Plans, Better Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation, Understanding Menopause Financial advice services Think Well, fast track counselling service Physiotherapy Eye-sight testing Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out. Free car parking. To learn more about Manor Abbey School and Manor Hall Academy Trust please follow the link to the websites. Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Childrens Barred list, and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references. Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview. Please follow the link to access the schools' policies on Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Online Searches and Data Protection.