Caretaker

Sir Edmund Hillary Academy, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0AN

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 10,571.00 - 11,443.00

Caretaker job summary

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hardworking Part-Time Caretaker to help maintain our premises to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

Opening and securing the premises as required.

Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Ensuring buildings and grounds are clean, safe, and well-presented.

Monitoring health and safety standards and reporting any concerns.

Liaising with contractors and service providers when necessary.

Setting up rooms and facilities for meetings and events.

Undertaking basic gardening and outdoor maintenance duties.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience (preferred but not essential).

Be practical and able to carry out minor repair work.

Possess good organisational and communication skills.

Be dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.

Have a strong awareness of health and safety requirements.

We Offer:

Part-time hours, 2 full day (Tuesday & Thursday) - no split shifts

A friendly and supportive working environment.

Training and development opportunities..

If you are a motivated individual looking for a rewarding part-time role, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 Sir Edmund Hillary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 345 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sir Edmund Hillary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-edmund-hillary-primary-and-nursery-school-worksop

Here at Sir Edmund Hillary we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every Sir Edmund Hillary child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life-long learning with clarity and confidence.

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