Lead Caretaker

* Lead Caretaker Fast Apply# Lead Caretaker Employer Location :
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
Hay 11 (£17,285 - £17,560 pro rated)
Posted:
8th December 2025

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
13th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1522903

Job Reference:
CROSS
016

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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An opportunity has arisen at The Crossways Schools for a reliable and flexible lead caretaker to join our team, who is keen to make a difference and assist with maintaining the premises and grounds to a high standard. This role would be 25 hours per week with a suggested work pattern of 6.30am - 11.30am but we can be flexible with this for the right candidate.
This is an all year round role.
** Job overview
** As a key part of our site team, you’ll have responsibility for general site maintenance, using a varied skillset to carry out tasks such as fire testing and inspections to meet H&S compliance, refilling consumables, painting and decorating and manual handling, as well as ensuring the site is in a good condition for all to work and learn effectively.
** Job requirements
*** Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters
* Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day-to-day maintenance support
* Ability to prioritise and plan own workload

You’ll have the opportunity to take a key role within our site staff, sustaining high standards to guarantee a safe and operational environment, with training and professional development opportunities available and the ability to contribute positively within the wider team.
** We can offer:*
* • An emphasis on professional development for all staff at all career stages which includes opportunities to work with a range of colleagues across the Federation  
• A genuine ethos of care and compassion for staff. A focus on staff well-being that is reflective and constructive  
• Children who are exceptionally well-behaved and engaged  
• A friendly and welcoming team of staff who work well together and are good fun!  
• Free on-site car parking  
• Free tea and coffee

If you would like to visit the site or speak to the School Business Partner about the role then please contact the school office.

Closing date for applications
** Tuesday 13th January at 12 noon.
** Interviews will be
** Monday 19th January pm**.Please note from January 2026 we will be joining the Leaf Trust and employment will be within these terms.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

The Crossways Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Crossways Schools Part of### The Leaf Trust
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