Caretaker

University Academy Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

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: £26,846.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (Actual) G4.9 (£26,846.00) to G4.12 (£28,153.00) (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Caretaker at University Academy Holbeach.

The Role

• Have experience in a caretaking role in a school setting
• Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Thrive under pressure, can multitask and works with meticulous attention to detail
• Be competent in DIY, plumbing and general building and maintenance skills
• Has the understanding of health and safety, including COSHH, Fire Safety and safe working practices
• The ability to identify potential hazards and take appropriate action
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection within a school environment

Please see Caretaker Job Pack for full details of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

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

University Academy Holbeach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to an online presence check.

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 University Academy Holbeach

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1378 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: University Academy Holbeach website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-academy-holbeach

University Academy Holbeach is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving the small town of Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, The school offers a rich curriculum at KS4 and KS5 with a vast range of subjects on offer. These include GCSE and A-Level qualifications as well as vocational and technical qualifications. The school has recently increased its offer to include a suite of T-Levels. The Academy is proud of its established provision for apprenticeships, serving local and regional employers. Pupils access their learning in well resourced classrooms and an array of workshops and suites to compliment the curriculum offer. The school is located within easy reach of Boston, Spalding, Peterborough, Kings Lynn Sleaford and Wisbech.

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