Caretaker
Abbey CofE Academy, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD28 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 - £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) NJC08 £26824pa FTE. Actual £21749pa Actual. 30 hours per week, 52 week full time, full year and permanent contract.
Caretaker job summary
We are recruiting for a Caretaker at Abbey CE Academy, based in Daventry, Northamptonshire.
About the role
37 hours per week, 52 week year round contract, full time and permanent role.
This is a key role within a DRET Academy to ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors. The post holder will be primarily responsible for Site Management, Contractor Control, Statutory Testing, Health & Safety Management, Building Maintenance and Security and Asset Management. The post holder will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure a well-maintained learning environment for our students.
The ability to travel to another local DRET school would be advantageous.
Works within and complies with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection.
Works within clear guidelines or procedures but can make some non-routine decisions. Advice and guidance from senior staff/manager is generally available.
Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of academy hours and take remedial action if required
Act as the designated key holder for the academy premises
Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms
Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site
Arrange emergency repairs
Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescale
Please view the attached job description and person specification to find out more about the role.
About our Academy
“Together, anything is possible”
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour, and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community. We have strong links with the Holy Cross Church where we are welcomed for regular services and Reverend Dawn is a frequent visitor to our school. We support the Daventry Food Bank as our local charity.
Salary & Benefits
NJC08: £26,824.00 per annum FTE. Actual pro-rata £21,749.00 per annum.
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
- Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to undertake training, both self-nominated and prescribed by the Trust.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.
- Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google document suits and web-based Management systems.
- Good planning and negotiating skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required.
- Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.
- Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
- Ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
- The ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.
- Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Abbey CofE Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey CofE Academy website
At the Abbey we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential.
Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are committed to academic excellence and to providing a knowledge-rich curriculum enhanced by enrichment opportunities and a love of learning. We have high standards of behaviour and this is reflected in the pride our learners take in their work and appearance.
As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community.
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences for our children. We offer an exciting range of enrichment opportunities varying from the Arts to Sporting activities.
Through an active collaboration of home, school and the local community we develop resilient, confident and independent learners who take risks and learn from their mistakes.
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