Site Caretaker
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9HY15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full time post working 35 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC10 - NJC12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are ideally looking to appoint an experienced site caretaker to be responsible for the maintenance, security, cleanliness and general upkeep of the school premises, ensuring that the school environment is safe, secure, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, visitors and contractors.
The postholder will take pride in maintaining the school site and ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities are kept in good working order.
We are ideally looking for someone who has:
- Experience of general maintenance, DIY or caretaking duties.
- Good practical skills and ability to undertake minor repairs.
- Understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy and flexible approach.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of statutory regulations set by external bodies.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer a workplace with experienced, supportive and professional colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education possible. We aim to develop all our staff to their full potential and offer opportunity for continued professional development.
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 580 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
For further details about the school please visit our website, http://www.queenelizabeths.co.uk/ www.qegs.co.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE 2026 will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service clearance.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 565 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- a.duff@queenelizabeths.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01507 462403
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 580 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
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