School Caretaker

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Job Description

Salary: Grade E £26,847 - £27,709

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Palladian Academy for further information.

A bit about us:

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and reliable School Caretaker to join our Estates team. This role is based across our Wiltshire Schools, with flexibility required to support other Trust schools when needed.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: 'excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.'

All about the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community. You will be working closely with the Trust Estates Lead and school teams, ensuring our sites are well-maintained and operate efficiently.

As the first and last face of the school each day, you will be a friendly, approachable presence for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.

As School Caretaker, you will:

• Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
• Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, minor repairs)
• Respond promptly to reactive and unplanned maintenance issues
• Conduct health & safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Oversee and liaise with external contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Support Trust-wide estates projects, compliance tasks, and site improvements
• Cover absence and provide support across other Trust schools where required
• Utilise school holiday periods to complete planned maintenance and improvement works

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in site maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management
• Knowledgeable in health & safety and building compliance requirements
• Skilled in a range of practical DIY tasks
• Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Calm and effective in emergency situations
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to manage sensitive situations appropriately

Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

Find out more and apply:

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mel at [email protected]

If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.

Applications: Please return your application through the website https://www.palladianacademytrust.com/
Then go to "work with us", then click on Vacancies

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Commencement date: As soon as the pre-employment checks are completed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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