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Caretaker

Kings Ford Academy, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ

This job expired on 1 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday, term time only, 1.00pm-6.00pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £15,256

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A firm commitment to the school and its ethos
• A flexible approach to their work and ability to work independently
• DIY and handyman skills, for example, decorating, carpentry, plumbing (desirable but full training can be given).
• Good communication skills as you will be liaising with contractors, tradesman as well as students and staff.
• Clean Driving licence and access to own car desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Excellent working team

Staff well being service

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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IMAT 2025-26 Caretaker - KFA.doc.docx - 36.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kings Ford Academy

• School type: Academy, 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: Kings Ford Academy website
• Email address: HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/iceni-academy

Arranging a visit to Kings Ford Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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