FA- Assistant Caretaker (based within the Barnsley area , West )

Wellspring Academy Trust, Barnsley, S70 2JW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Relief- Zero hour contract
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £12.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this Role

Are you looking for work with flexibility around existing commitments, and are interested to work in the roles of Catering, Cleaning and/or Estates?

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping young people and making a difference to theirlives. If this is you - we want to hear from you!

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and proactive staffwithinourEstatesTeam.Talk to us about the area of interest you have, and how we might be able to offer working hours to suit you, plus training and support to enable your achievement in the role.This role is a Relief Assistant Caretaker role within the Barnsley area (West Region)

Successful applicants will work as part of a team to ensure a high level of customer service, and adhere to procedures such as; health and safety, COSHH and risk assessments.We offer day time working (no weekends or evenings) and working weeks that fit around your existing commitments. Various contracts are available: part time, full time, term time,permanent, temporary, job share etc.We can also offer work to fit around your childcare needs in school holidays (summer, half terms,Easter and Christmas).

GET IN TOUCH AND LET US KNOW YOUR AVAILABILITY!

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

What the school offers its staff

Company Pension

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

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

If you are currently living overseas or have in the last 5 years be aware that further checks will be required, if you are the preferred candidate.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Caretaker JD & JS.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wellspring Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Wellspring Academy Trust website
• Email address: re-taylor@wellspringacademies.org.uk
• Phone number: 07395351439
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellspring-academy-trust

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

● Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning
● Can lead and inspire others
● Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.

Arranging a visit to Wellspring Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email re-taylor@wellspringacademies.org.uk.

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