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Manningtree High School is seeking a reliable, proactive and committed Caretaker to join our Premises Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff, visitors and the wider community
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day caretaking, security, maintenance and general upkeep of the school site, ensuring that our facilities remain clean, safe and operational at all times. Duties include site security, minor maintenance and repairs, cleaning, health and safety checks, setting up for school events and examinations, and supporting community lettings and out-of-hours activities
We are looking for someone with practical maintenance skills, excellent organisational abilities, a flexible approach to work and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking or a similar role would be advantageous.
Hours of Work:
37 hours per week, worked on a rotational shift pattern with other members of the Premises Team. Please note that shift patterns may vary according to the operational needs of the school and will be adjusted with appropriate notice. Occasional evening and weekend working will also be required as part of the school lettings rota and to support school events.
Start date to be confirmed following compeletion of pre employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
At Manningtree High School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and the successful applicant will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
Information about the School
Manningtree High School is a warm and welcoming learning community. We are ambitious for our students and our staff.
The school is situated close to areas of natural beauty on the Essex/Suffolk border. We have a comprehensive intake who travel from a wide area around: we are consistently oversubscribed.
The continuous improvement of teaching and learning is important to us and we want to recruit staff who love their profession and are energised by helping young people gain knowledge and skills. Our students are well behaved and enjoy belonging to MHS. Pastoral care is a real strength.
On the 1st September 2019 Manningtree High School became a member of the Alpha Trust, joining the Gilberd School, Colchester County High School for Girls, Home Farm Primary School and the planned Trinity School in that Multi Academy Trust.
Following our recent Section 5 Full Ofsted Inspection In January 2025, Manningtree High School has been rated 'Good' in all four key areas - Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. The inspection judged safeguarding to be effective, Ofsted referenced that students are safe, and adults had their best interests at the forefront of their thinking.