Trust Multi Site Caretaker

Job details

Salary: Torbay NJC Grade D 10 / Actual salary from £26,834.90

Employer: The Academies for Character and Excellence

Location: Various, Somerset,

Contract type: All year round, Permanent

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 17 January 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Torbay NJC Grade D 10
Actual salary from £26,834.90
37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
To work across all of the Trust school sites in Somerset
Permanent

Join Our Vision for Excellence and become the Multi Site Caretaker for Somerset at The Academies for Character and Excellence!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children across Devon? The Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) is a thriving and dynamic multi-academy trust of seventeen Primary Schools spanning Devon and Somerset. We’re growing fast and committed to creating exceptional schools built on our shared core values: Collaboration, Community, Integrity, Equity, and Uncompromising Excellence.

What will I be doing?

As the Multi Site Caretaker, will be expected to be self-motivated and have a good standard of practical knowledge, skills and experience of a wide-ranging nature.

You will be part of our essential Estates Team working flexibly across sites to a designated jobs list, ensuring that our buildings are maintained to a high quality and kept in a safe working condition.
Contribute towards building a culture of high expectations in relation to health & safety and estates management.
Keep up to date with and understand relevant laws and regulations. Monitor compliance in line with Trust policies and schemes of delegation

What You’ll Be Doing

To assist with fire and security arrangements and to liaise with contractors as requested
To undertake minor/simple repairs and putting together of furniture if required
To support the Estates team in preventative planned maintenance in respect of buildings and grounds, and ensure repairs are carried out satisfactorily
To maintain a safe and clean external environment, e.g., Supporting the Premises team with gritting in winter
General caretaking duties, including: waste disposal, site inspections, porterage, meter reading, compliance testing
A huge variety of other tasks, as set out in full in the job description

What is in it for me?

This is your chance to be part of an innovative and supportive team that puts its mission at the heart of everything it does. As our Multi Site Caretaker, you’ll enjoy:

Opportunities for growth and career progression
A flexible and engaging role
The satisfaction of making a real difference to children’s education
A welcoming workplace where your contribution is valued

At ACE, we don’t just talk about our values—we live them. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to an exceptional Trust that’s transforming the educational landscape.

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post.