Senior Caretaker

Matrix Academy Trust, Walsall, WS4 2LA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 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: £32,667.00 - £32,667.00 Annually (FTE) Starting Salary £32,677.00

Senior Caretaker job summary

Senior Caretaker

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Monday to Friday | All Year round

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Starting Salary £32,667

The role:

Barr Beacon School are seeking to appoint a Senior Caretaker to effectively supervise the Site Staff and manage the day-to-day delegation of tasks and duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance and servicing tasks, statutory testing and deployment of caretaking staff across the school estate.

The Senior Caretaker will work closely under the guidance of the Trust Hub Facilities Manager. They will also be effective in developing systems and practices maintaining an efficient and safe school for all pupils’, staff and visitors.

About you:

We are looking for a Senior Caretaker who has experience of working within the facilities/education industry.

Key skills and requirements will include:

Having the ability to lead a team of employees;

Being fit and healthy as the post requires physical exertion;

Have prior experience of manual handling procedures;

Being able to prioritise tasks based on need.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

There’s a real buzz about the place which no amount of words can convey, so please come to see Barr Beacon School for yourself.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

For further information or to arrange an informal look at the school please contact the Head of Capital and Compliance Mr Gary Smart on GSmart@matrixacademytrust.co.uk.

Application Deadline: 16th February 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

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.

About Matrix Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Matrix Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matrix-academy-trust

Our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

Welcome to Matrix Academy Trust.

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