Caretaker
Chipping Sodbury School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EWThis job expired on 17 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual)
Caretaker job summary
Caretaker
Full-time or Part-time, to start as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint a Caretaker to join our Site Maintenance Team at Chipping Sodbury School. This vacancy is for a full-time post (37 hours per week), but we would also consider applications for the post on a part-time basis. The working pattern can be flexible and options discussed with candidates at interview.
Can you turn your hand to all things practical? Are you able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team? Are you reliable, flexible in your approach to work whilst being committed, and have a sense of humour? If so we would like to hear from you.
You will undertake minor maintenance and repairs, general handyperson duties and assist with the day to day running of the school site. You will act as a key holder and be responsible for the security of the school premises.
Knowledge and experience of DIY skills is required, together with some knowledge and experience of relevant health and safety procedures, operation of cleaning equipment and cleansing agents. The application of common sense and initiative and the ability to establish good working relationships is essential. Basic IT literacy in the use of e-mail and internet is also an essential requirement for communication and information gathering.
Why work for us?
- Internal career opportunities
- Personalised professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
- Nationally negotiated cost of living pay
- Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance for support staff
- Recognition of local government continuous service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts at local leisure centres
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th June 2025 at midday. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd June 2025.
The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.
About Chipping Sodbury School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chipping Sodbury School website
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