12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Term time plus one week, 37 hours per week. Shift pattern on a rota basis: Monday – Thursday 06:30 – 14:30, Friday 06:30 – 14:00 Monday – Thursday 10:30 – 18:30, Friday 10:30 – 18:00

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

NJC3 - NJC7, £24,413 - £26,403, actual salary £20,971 - £22,681

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE

Be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the security, day to day running and maintenance of the premises. Providing an efficient and effective service, undertaking planned preventative maintenance along with reactive maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the general maintenance and upkeep of the site and buildings, assisting with building/repair works in liaison with the Site Supervisor, keeping appropriate logs, records and reports

Support the security of the site from the start to the end of the Academy day

Uphold a commitment to Health and Safety

Manage resources and energy to reduce our carbon footprint and enhance sustainable practices in the Academy

Comply with systems, policies, procedures and resource constraints

Work to ensure that the site is managed lawfully, ethically and morally

Liaise with external contractors for the purpose of essential maintenance in the Academy and around the site as agreed with the Site Supervisor

Use established permit to work and signing in procedures for contractors and other visitors to the Academy

Assess risks and take all reasonable steps to restrict access to potential hazards

Employ a proactive attitude to work in and around the Academy, identifying jobs before they are pointed out by others

Use the Academy Helpdesk, email and other methods to receive and manage work

Carry out routine, reactive and proactive maintenance tasks. Such tasks might include replacing a lock, filling and painting walls or changing lightbulbs

Be directly responsible for keeping key areas of the site, such as the plant room, site room and storage spaces, in good order and free from hazards

Collaborate with staff to ensure that all work areas are kept clear of obstruction, particularly those associated with fire escape routes

Ensure snow and ice are cleared in order to maintain entrance, exit and communication routes to all buildings for pedestrians and essential delivery or emergency vehicles

Identify where improvements can be made to health and safety, environmental impact and quality and recommend actions for change

Monitor and facilitate adequate security of the building and premises at all times

Be willing to attend and renew basic first aid and fire warden training

Receive and distribute goods

SAFEGUARDING

St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- NJC3 - NJC7, £24,413 - £26,403, actual salary £20,971 - £22,681

- Local Government pension scheme.

-Cycle to work scheme.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Set up venues on a daily basis for assemblies, dinner time and other events

Keep all areas tidy and in good order

Follow instructions, reading and responding to emails in a prompt and timely manner

Manage one’s own workload

Actively take part in the Academy’s Staff Appraisal Process

Undertake personal development and improve one’s own practice through training and CPD (as appropriate)

Work as part of a team and support the roles of other team members

Be aware of, and comply with, policies relating to Child Protection, Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person

Assist with the Academy’s internal audit procedures and Health and Safety checks

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- NJC3 - NJC7, £24,413 - £26,403, actual salary £20,971 - £22,681

- Local Government pension scheme.

-Cycle to work scheme.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

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

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1489 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

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