Caretaker

Marine Academy Plymouth, Plymouth, PL5 2AF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours per week. Monday –Friday shifts between 7.00am – 7:00pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - FTC till 31st December 2026
• Pay scale: Grade D8 - D14

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and flexible Caretaker to join our Marine Academy campus site team on a temporary basis until 31st December 2026. This role is key to supporting the security, maintenance and day-to-day operational management of the school campus, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in building maintenance, with practical knowledge of basic plumbing, joinery, electrical work and decorating repairs. You will play an important role in maintaining the school site, responding to maintenance issues, and ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met.

You will be expected to:

• Support the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of the school buildings and grounds
• Undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Assist with site security including opening and locking the premises
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Support with room setups, events, and site logistics as required

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at Marine Academy Plymouth and Primary include:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality professional development and training
• Clear systems and processes supported by Trust-wide expertise
• Opportunities to work as part of a strong and values-led Multi Academy Trust

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert Caretaker.pdf - 133 KB (opens in new tab)

Caretaker Recruitment Pack..pdf - 1.14 MB (opens in new tab)

About Marine Academy Plymouth

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 975 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marine Academy Plymouth website
• Email address: Recruitment@marineacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marine-academy-plymouth

Arranging a visit to Marine Academy Plymouth

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@marineacademy.org.uk.

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