Caretaker
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ32 days remaining to apply
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- KSB (£25,126 / £20,372 pro-rata)
Additional allowances
KSB (£25,126 / £20,372 pro-rata)
Caretaker job summary
CARETAKER
Flexible start date
The Norton Knatchbull School is seeking a Caretaker (30 hours per week). This role is based on a four-day working week, covering 30 hours across the weekend. (Attendance is Friday 09.00 -18.00, Saturday 7.00 -13.00, Sunday 08.00 -14.00, Monday 09.00 -18.00).
The successful candidate will work independently during their shift, with support available from the Site Manager and wider team when required.
Salary is KS B - £25,126 / £20,372.43 pro-rata. The role is to ensure the security of the school site, support the lettings programme, and carry out a range of maintenance duties. This includes completing daily maintenance checks, undertaking general repairs, and responding to issues as they arise. We are specifically seeking someone with strong practical maintenance skills who can confidently carry out routine tasks around the site. The role also includes administrative responsibilities include maintaining and updating site records.
Deadline for applications: 9am - Friday 27th March.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.
We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received.
NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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 The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1289 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
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