Assistant Caretaker

Knutsfordacademy; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Knutsford Academy in Liverpool is seeking a reliable and proactive Assistant Caretaker. This role is essential for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include daily upkeep of the school buildings, performing maintenance tasks, and supporting site security. The ideal candidate is practical, has good communication skills, and is willing to learn. Experience in a similar role is appreciated but not mandatory as training is available.

Benefits

Employee development opportunities

Flexible working options

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Practical, hardworking individual who takes pride in high standards.
• Willingness to learn and take on various tasks.
• Experience in a similar role is beneficial but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day upkeep of school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.
• Assist with setting up rooms and preparing spaces for activities.
• Ensure site security by locking and unlocking the school.
• Monitor cleaning standards and assist with cleaning duties.
• Report health and safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Practical skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Knutsford Academy is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands‑on Assistant Caretaker to join our friendly site team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the School Business Manager with the day‑to‑day upkeep of the school buildings and grounds
• Carry out basic maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks
• Assist with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and preparing spaces for school activities
• Ensure the site is secure, including opening and locking up the school
• Monitor cleaning standards and support cleaning duties when required
• Report health and safety concerns promptly and help maintain compliance
• Support with deliveries, waste management, and general site organisation

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is practical, hardworking, and takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Has good communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude
• Is willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and site security
• Ideally has experience in a similar role (though training can be provided)

Hours of Work

37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:

Early Shift 6.30am to 2.30pm (2pm Friday)

Middle Shift 8am to 4pm (3.30pm Friday)

Late Shift 11am to 7pm (6.30pm Friday)

School holidays: 8am to 4pm

Closing Date - Friday 1st May 2026 at 9am

Interviews - Wednesday 6th May 2026

Start date - ASAP

As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview.

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

The Trust is 'happy to talk flexible working'. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.