Caretaker

Woodlands; Westwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated staff member for site maintenance and security. The candidate will ensure the security and maintenance of the school site, manage health & safety, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Key requirements include good DIY skills, some IT knowledge, and holding a valid driver's licence for occasional site travel. The role involves working 37 hours per week across varied shifts, including early mornings and late evenings. Excellent benefits and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to local and national retail discounts

Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required for travel between sites and to drive the school minibus.
• Experience of a similar role is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Ability to work at heights is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of the school site.
• Handle general property and site maintenance, including redecoration.
• Maintain high cleaning standards inside and outside the school.
• Keep accurate health & safety records.
• Drive the school minibus as needed.

Skills

DIY skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Basic IT skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Job description

We are looking to appoint a vibrant and enthusiastic member of staff with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for security of the school site, maintenance, cleanliness of the site, heating, health & safety, general day-to-day running of the school and help in preparing for events and exams setting up. You will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety, basic IT skills and an understanding of safeguarding. We offer fantastic CPD opportunities as an academy and as a wider multi-academy trust so can provide support if there are any areas that you may need to be upskilled or trained.

The successful candidate is required to hold a valid driver’s licence as they would be required to travel to one of our other sites from time-to-time and may be required to drive the school minibus (proof of driving licence will be required during the recruitment process). Experience of a similar role is desirable, but training will be provided for someone with the right skills.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week, shift times vary starting 5am & latest finish time 9.45pm. There will be occasional weekends due to lettings, shifts adjusted accordingly. You would need to be physically fit and be able to work at heights.

This key role has many aspects but will include the following:

• Site security and safety
• Out of hours key holder
• Locking and unlocking
• General property and site maintenance including redecoration.
• Taking pride in maintaining our school site both internally and externally to a very high standard
• Health and Safety, compliance keeping accurate health & safety records
• Cleaning
• Grounds maintenance
• Operate the school's online maintenance system
• Driving the school minibus
• Porterage services

Additional benefits include:

• Being part of a highly successful Trust
• Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work & Technology Scheme
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts
• Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01843 852500 or via email [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence.

The Royal Harbour Academy is committed to recruiting with care, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.