Part Time Caretaker
Ingoldsby Academy, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4HA21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 October 2025
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 Annually (FTE) NJC08 Part time 15 hours per week, 52 weeks - Pro-rata gross salary actual £10,874pa
Part Time Caretaker job summary
Ingoldsby Academy is now recruiting for a Part Time Caretaker. This role could be your next career opportunity.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
This is a key role within a DRET Academy to ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors. The post holder will be primarily responsible for Site Management, Contractor Control, Statutory Testing, Health & Safety Management, Building Maintenance and Security and Asset Management. The post holder will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure a well-maintained learning environment for our students.
The ability to travel to another local DRET school would be advantageous.
Please view the attached job description and person specification to find out more about the role. This is a Permanent, part-time role for 15 hours per week.
About our Academy
Ingoldsby Academy is a small rural primary school close to Grantham, Bourne and Sleaford.
“Staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance.” OFSTED
We are committed to providing an environment where staff and pupils can grow and thrive. We have a passion for music, the arts and sport and believe great things often start off small!
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire/Humberside, and London.
Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC 8, FTE £26,824 per annum, £10,874 pro-rata per annum
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
- Please view the attached person spec to see more about who we are looking for
- Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to undertake training, both self-nominated and prescribed by the Trust.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.
- Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google document suits and web based Asset Management systems.
- Good planning and negotiating skills.
- Ability to gather information, analyse data and problem solve without direction.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workflow whilst maintaining a flexible approach to respond to urgent requests.
- Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the Academy.
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting demands.
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required.
- Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.
- Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
- Ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
- The ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.
- Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.
- Ability to use industrial, electrical & mechanical equipment.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, works with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion
- Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving. Resolves office-related issues and responds to requests as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.
- Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Keyboard skills for system analysis and use of finance management systems
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ingoldsby Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 72 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ingoldsby Academy website
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