Caretaker

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to join the team at Hamp Academy on a permanent basis.

Part time - 30 hours per week, Monday to Fridays, worked over 2 shifts per day:  6.30am - 9am and 2:30pm - 6pm on a 44 week per year basis. (School term times plus 5 weeks) with a potential Job Share opportunity.

Actual salary - £19,334.09

The core purpose of this position is to ensure the Academy’s site, buildings and furnishings are safe, secure, cleaned and maintained to standards defined by legal requirements, Health and Safety regulations and the Academy management.  This is a practical role, where experience of carrying out simple repairs, maintenance is preferable.

The role also involves managing and supporting a small team to ensure that the site is cleaned to the highest of standards.

Ideally you will have an understanding of health and safety and manual handling, and will have basic IT skills. You will need to have a pleasant, courteous manner, with the ability to work in often reactive situations to meet the needs of the Academy.

You will benefit from:

  • Generous local government pension scheme.
  • Employee Rewards scheme: High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
  • Discounted Gym Membership

If you would like to discuss the role please call Andy Smith, Head of Premises & Estates on 07733 000573

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 2nd March 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives.  If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%,  on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme.  Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.