Caretaker

Minehead First School, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 March 2026

• Closing date

  9 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989-£28,142 FTE

Caretaker job summary

Role - Caretaker

Location - Minehead First School, St Michael's First School  and Trustwide

Salary - Grade 13, point 6 - 11 from £25,989 - £28,1742 fte

Start date - 20 April 2026 or as soon as possible, pending safer recruitment check

Hours - 37 per week, part time considered

Working weeks - All year round

Contract - Permanent 

Closing date - 09/04/2026 noon

Interviews - Date to be confirmed

Caretaker vacancy

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our team and support one or two of our school settings within Minehead. This role can be offered on a full-time or part‑time basis, with flexibility for the right candidate.  The successful applicant will take pride in ensuring that our school environments are safe, welcoming and well maintained—places where children can learn, thrive and feel proud of their surroundings.

About the Role

As a valued member of our site team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our buildings, grounds and furnishings are:

• Safe and secure, meeting all Trust policies, legal requirements and Health & Safety regulations.
  
• Clean and well presented, supporting a positive atmosphere for learning.
  
• Well maintained, through regular checks, timely repairs and proactive upkeep.
  
• Your work will directly contribute to creating a high‑quality environment that supports excellent teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils.

What we are looking for:

• Is passionate about creating exceptional school environments.
  
• Has a practical, hands‑on approach with good problem‑solving skills.
  
• Can work independently and take initiative, while also being a strong team player.
  
• Is reliable, organised and committed to high standards.
  
• Has experience in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role (desirable but not essential).
  
• Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and the wider school community

Why join us?

At Beacon Education, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious and caring team that is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our pupils and staff. We invest in your development, value your wellbeing, and offer opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Together, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and make a genuine difference.

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

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.

About Minehead First School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Minehead First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/minehead-first-school-minehead

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