9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 8 SCP 20: £30,084 National Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Experience of managing staff (for example cleaners).
  • Minimum 12 months experience in a successful caretaker/ site manager position (or similar).
  • Experience of monitoring and liaising with contractors and suppliers.
  • Experience of current cleaning materials/methods/appliances and monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the academy cleaning staff.
  • A working knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements of an academy or other public institution
  • Have suitable communication skills to all sections of the academy community both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds.
  • Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required.
  • Be able to manage multiple sites.
  • Be able to lead and motivate staff.
  • Perform light maintenance and repairs.
  • Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression.
  • Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.

What the school offers its staff

  • Subsidised private health care with Benenden;
  • A free school lunch when working in school;
  • Free subscription to Perkbox discount scheme

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

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About White House Academy

School type
Academies, None, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
191 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is looking for talented teachers and aspiring leaders to develop committed, supportive teams.

You will join a strong and supportive team within Whitehouse Academy that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

Arranging a visit to White House Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tony.martin@stepacademytrust.org.

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