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Assistant Caretaker
Working Hours:
37 Hours per week - 6.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 6.30am to 2pm Friday (1/2 hour unpaid lunch break)
Starting Salary:
Scale 3, Point 6 plus Fringe allowance. (April 2026 new payscales)
Total annual salary £26,718 ** plus national pay award April 2026 once agreed**
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and generous Local Government Pension Scheme
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and conscientious Assistant Caretaker to join our site team. The successful candidate will support the Site Manager and Caretaker in ensuring the school premises are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and security.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as a keyholder and undertaking security procedures
Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs
Cleaning designated areas and supporting site hygiene
Assisting with deliveries and porterage
Supporting emergency procedures and site safety protocols
Some lettings and an evening/weekend gate lock up will be required and paid in addition to the contracted hours.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Experience in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks
A proactive and flexible approach to work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A commitment to health and safety and safeguarding procedures
Good communication and organisational skills
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.
You must have the willingness to be flexible acrossthe Trustsites should the school continue to grow or other schools within the trustneed support (mileage would be paid) therefore a driving licence is essential.
Applications
To apply for the role please see link within application pack. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel, should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.
Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour, and suitability for employment in a school environment.
Closing date: 12th April 2026
Interview date: week commencing 20th April 2026
If you have any queries, wish to discuss the role informally or undertake a visit to the Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us via email recruitment@zmat.co.uk or telephone 01702 426707.
We look forward to receiving your application. You will be notified of your application status within two weeks of the vacancy closing date.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to the following satisfactory pre-employment checks:
· Health
· Identity
· Relevant work qualifications
· Right to work in the UK
· Barred List Check (previously List 99)
· Disclosure & Barring Service Check (for all staff and volunteers)
· References
· Childcare Disqualification Declaration Check (relevant Primary School posts only)
Information about the School
Castledon School is a Special School for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs from Year 1 - Year 14.