Part-Time Caretaker - Part-time

Woodlands; Westwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Westwood is seeking a dedicated individual for site maintenance. This part-time role requires working 25 hours weekly, assisting with site cleanliness, maintenance, safety compliance, and driving the school minibus. Ideal candidates should possess strong DIY skills, basic IT capabilities, and have a valid driver's licence. Additional benefits include access to wellness programs and a local government pension scheme, making this a rewarding opportunity for the right applicant.

Benefits

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

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required for driving the school minibus.
• Experience in maintenance and safety compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site security and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of the school site.
• Keep accurate health & safety records.
• Drive the school minibus and perform porterage services.

Skills

Good DIY skills

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Physically fit

Experience in a similar role

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 applicant will be required to work 25 hours per week, ideally 12noon – 17:00hrs. There may occasional variation to this to cover for annual leave, absence and flexibility in the school holiday periods.

You would need to be physically fit, as the post requires moving of furniture.

The successful candidate will be responsible for 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, 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.

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

• Site security and safety
• 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
• Local Government Pension Scheme

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01843 852500 or via email to [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.