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Caretaker
One Sixth Form College, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU7 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
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)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
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- One Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
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.
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