Caretaker
Neale-Wade Academy, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PXThis job expired on 2 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
2 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 January 2025
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
- £24,598.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual) Grade D
Caretaker job summary
Job title: Caretaker
Location: Neale-Wade Academy
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Grade D, £24,598 - £25,183
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February 2025
Are you a proactive, practical individual with experience in property maintenance? Do you have a strong understanding of health and safety, and a commitment to providing excellent service? If so, we would love to hear from you!
About us:
Neale Wade Academy, a member of the Active Learning Trust, is an improving school which aspires to be outstanding. The academy offers a wide range of opportunities for both students and staff to grow and succeed. Supported by a dedicated and passionate team, Neale-Wade Academy is committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.
At the heart of our Trust are five core values that shape our culture and guide every aspect of our work. They influence our interactions, decisions and strategic direction, and they unite our school communities. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic school community where innovation and success go hand in hand.
About the role:
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our team at Neale-Wade Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security, care, and availability of the building, furniture, fittings, and equipment.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure the building and contents are secured, with access provided to authorised personnel as required.
- Monitor and maintain the physical condition of the building, furniture, and equipment, carrying out repairs within the scope of a competent handyman.
- Operate heating, lighting, and other systems, promoting energy conservation and monitoring usage.
- Carry out porterage duties, including setting up furniture and equipment for activities without direct instruction.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact:
Donna Spendelow (HR and Recruitment) by email - DSpendelow@neale-wade.org or phone - 01354 606000
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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.
About Neale-Wade Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1303 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Neale-Wade Academy website (opens in new tab)
Neale Wade Academy is an educational establishment for 11 - 18 year old students.
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