7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 March 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    5 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent  3 weekly rotational shift work including evenings

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • One Sixth Form College, Ipswich
  • 37 hours per week,52 weeks per year - Permanent
  • 3 weekly rotational shift work including evenings
  • Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our Estates Team to contribute to the daily operations that keep our college environment safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. From maintaining site security and carrying out general maintenance to providing event support and ensuring facilities are operational and tidy, you will be central to our commitment to high service standards.

You will be the first point of contact for estate-related issues, managing tasks through our help desk system and liaising with contractors to resolve problems swiftly. The role involves a range of responsibilities including minor repairs, porterage, decorating, cleaning, and proactive upkeep of the school buildings and grounds. Flexibility is essential, as you’ll be expected to support shift rotations, weekend cover, and college events.

We’re looking for someone with sound practical skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen sense of responsibility. A trade qualification or First Aid training would be advantageous. If you are committed to maintaining high standards and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

  • Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Access to various memberships and discount schemes
  • Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
  • Funded subject course development for your role
  • Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
  • Career progression opportunities

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

SAT and WSC are committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

Applying for the job

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About One Sixth Form College

School type
Academy, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth form or college
School size
2338 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Ofsted report
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One Sixth Form College wowed Ofsted during their latest inspection, being judged Ofsted 'Outstanding’. Our Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

Arranging a visit to One Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

School location

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