27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    27 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 April 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

£25,992.00 Annually (FTE) Grade SPC 6 - £13.47 per hour. 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year.

Caretaker job summary

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Caretaker to work at Okehampton College, within the Simmons Hub and in our SEMH School, all located within Okehampton.

At Okehampton College we put students and the community front and centre of everything that we do. Staff uphold our Trust values of ambition, cooperation and transformation in how they support and encourage our young people.
The community that we serve is very important to us. We will work with parents, students and other stakeholders to build the school the area deserves. Our relationships with young people are ones based on trust, respect and love. Working together in this cooperative way will enable us all to understand one another. With ambition and cooperation in place, we can then transform the lives of the young people in our care. We will help them become the best version of themselves through hard work and dedication from all parties.
Our team is dedicated to keeping a high standard of behaviour in our College. We do this by being clear in our expectations and how we operate around the school. Safeguarding is a priority and we follow all safer recruitment processes and ensure our staff receive the latest training. As a proud member of Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust we work collaboratively on innovating curriculum with Holsworthy Community College and Tavistock College.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Eyecare Vouchers
  • Access to Discounts
  • CPD opportunities
  • Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
  • Long Service Days
  • On site Parking – In some locations
  • Excellent Training Package
  • Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Job Purpose:

To assist in maintaining a high-quality educational establishment to support pupil learning. To ensure security of premises and to provide support and assistance to any other users outside of school hours. This post has keyholder responsibilities and you will be expected to be part of a call-out system on a rota basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: A courteous and helpful manner is required at all times.

The performance of any other duties within the general range of the job description as required by the Principal and/or his representative.

In undertaking these duties, Health and Safety policies must be followed.

Please see attached job description for full details of this position.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Records Retention Policy
  • Personal Data Breach Procedure
  • Employee Code of Conduct
  • E-safety Policy
  • Social Media Policy
  • Use of Personal Devices Policy

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data they see prior to their first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of teachers’ contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.


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.

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About Okehampton College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1214 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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