Lead Caretaker

* Lead Caretaker

NEWFast Apply# Lead Caretaker Employer Location :
Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade 9 £ 29,540 - £32,061 per annum

Posted:
17th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
2nd March 2026 08:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1535163

Job Reference:
WIN/CTK
0226

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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** Location :
Winterbourne Academy
**** Post:
Lead Caretaker
**** Contract :
Full time Permanent
**** Pay Scale:
Grade 9 £ 29,540 - £32,061 per annum
** Winterbourne Academy are looking for a committed and flexible Lead Caretaker to join the busy team.

The Lead Caretaker is responsible for supporting the Facilities Manager in the safe and efficient running of all aspects of the daily facilities operation at the academy, including all aspects of site maintenance, non-structural repairs, heating, ventilation, safety, security and cleanliness. They will be responsible for the daily management of the lunch break supervision and Caretaking team and will be required to deputise in the absence of the Facilities Manager.

The successful candidate must have be able to work professionally and independently using initiative and thrive in a busy and demanding role. They will possess a range of practical skills in order to contribute to the general site maintenance and improvement works and be fit and able to cope with the physically challenging duties of a Site Supervisor and Lead Caretaker.

They will have a sound understanding of health and safety including COSHH, Risk Assessments. They will have excellent organisational/time management skills. They will be able to work logically, resourcefully, proactively, and efficiently. They will be a confident communicator and enjoy building and maintaining successful, professional relationships with colleagues and external parties and have a positive approach to providing excellent customer service.

Experience as a supervisor and qualifications in Health and Safety are desirable.

Please note that although the

Job Description refers to Lettings teams, in this role at Winterbourne you will not have any responsibility for lettings, this is only relevant for other sites within The Olympus Academy Trust.
** Our Philosophy as an Employer
** Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
** Benefits*
* • Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
** Closing date:
** Monday 2nd March 2026

Please note we may close the advert sooner should we received high levels of applications.
** Date of Interviews:
** ASAP following the closing date of the advert

The Olympus Academy Trust – Winterbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be…