4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 July 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 Hours per Week Monday - Friday All Year Round

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,584 - £27,269

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mayfield School is expanding! With the exciting development adding new sites in September 2025, we are seeking a dedicated and proactiveSites Caretakerto join our team and help maintain safe, secure, and well-functioning environments across all school locations.

About the Role

As a Sites Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our school premises. You will be responsible for site security, maintenance, caretaking duties, and supervision of cleaning staff. This is a mobile role requiring daily travel between sites, offering variety and autonomy.

What We’re Looking For

  • A reliable and flexible individual with practical maintenance skills
  • Experience in caretaking or facilities management preferred
  • Ability to work and travel independently across multiple sites. Own Transport is requried.
  • Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
  • Good communication and organisational skills

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 21st July,

Interviews are scheduled forFriday 25th July, so please ensure you have this date free, due to the short notice of any invitation to interview.

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Mayfield?

Working at Mayfield offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.

As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:

  • Impressive Government Pension Scheme; 18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
  • Access to free Well-being Support & Services.
  • Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies.

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

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:

Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org

Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mayfield School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
264 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Mayfield School website
Email address
nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
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At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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