Site Maintenance Operative/Caretaker

Extend Learning Academies Network, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8BH

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2026

• Closing date

  15 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 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: £25,583.00 - £28,141.00

Site Maintenance Operative/Caretaker job summary

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is seeking a reliable and motivated site maintenance operative (school caretaker) to join our central estates team, supporting multiple school sites across Weston‑super‑Mare and surrounding areas.

This is a hands‑on facilities and maintenance role where you will help ensure our school environments are safe, secure, clean and fully compliant for pupils, staff and visitors. You will carry out general building maintenance, compliance checks, security duties and grounds maintenance across ELAN schools, all located within a few miles of each other.

Access to your own transport is essential (business mileage is claimable).

Location: Weston‑super‑Mare (multi‑site, local travel required)

Contract: Permanent, full-time – 37 hours per week (all year around)

Salary: E3: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 per annum E4: £26,402.00 - £28,141.00 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Interview Date: 21 January 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to agreed standards
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance, including:
• Painting and decorating
• Basic plumbing, carpentry
• Conduct health & safety and compliance checks, including: fire safety, legionella, asbestos awareness
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records
• Support cleaning contractors and monitor hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Manage site security, including unlocking/locking buildings and call‑out response
• Assist with porterage, furniture moves and small project work
• Maintain playgrounds, outdoor areas and equipment

Why Work for ELAN?

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Five paid carer days (pro‑rata)
• Work across local schools within a short travel radius

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Practical experience in building or property maintenance
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Desirable:

• Trade qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Previous experience in school premises or facilities maintenance

Personal Qualities

• Flexible, friendly and approachable
• High standards of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to work at height and respond to urgent situations
• Strong problem‑solving and self‑management skills

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is subject to the relevant safeguarding checks.

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 Extend Learning Academies Network

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/extend-learning-academies-network

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