Facilities Caretaker

Facilities Caretaker

Cheddar, Somerset

£25989 - £28142, on call allowance £400pa

Permanent

Kings Academy

Grade 13 - £25989 - £28142, on call allowance £400pa

£26389 (including all allowances)

37 hours per week – all year round

Split shifts:
Week 1 (7:00 am – 3:00 pm) or Week 2 (11:00 am – 7:00 pm). Half‑hour unpaid lunch each day. Friday shifts end 30 minutes earlier. Week 2 shift may start and finish later on occasions (e.g., when there is a letting or event at school).

We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self‑motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services including security, repairs, general maintenance and cleaning.

Applicants need not have prior experience; training will be given. You must communicate effectively, give positive support to staff and visitors, work well in a team, and be able to work independently with initiative.

The postholder will be part of a wider Trust Caretaking Team and may be required to work across other Trust schools.

• Experience relevant to the role
• Ability to build excellent working relationships in a fast‑moving environment with conflicting priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students and site contractors
• Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks; awareness of cleaning requirements is an advantage but not essential
• Organised and thorough; able to work with minimal supervision
• A full driving licence

• Professional induction, training and continuous professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Staff assistance programme (Care First) with 24/7 free phone helpline or face‑to‑face counselling
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi‑academy Trust
• Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to eligibility

Monday 23 February 2026

TBC

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found, so recommend early application.