Caretaker - Full-time

Are you looking to join a supportive team and play an essential role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors? We are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to work the 2pm-10pm shift at The Canterbury Academy.
Job Purpose:
As a Caretaker at The Canterbury Academy, you'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and security of the premises. Your role will include general repairs, room setups, and supporting the site team to ensure a well-kept and secure school environment., + Carry out general repairs and maintenance to ensure a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
+ Open and close the premises, maintaining security and repairing doors, latches, and fences as necessary.
+ Report any defects with the premises or equipment to the senior caretaker.
+ Oversee and contribute to annual tasks during school holiday shutdowns.
General Responsibilities:
+ Perform any other reasonable duties that contribute to the smooth running of the campus.
+ Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to campus dress codes and identity badge requirements.
+ Participate in the appraisal process and ongoing professional development.
+ Comply with health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
+ Maintain and store all tools and equipment safely and securely.
+ Ensure the proper use of hazard warning signs when working in high traffic areas.
+ Participate in any relevant health & safety training.
+ Ensure the use of PPE when needed.

+ Experience in general caretaking and maintenance.
+ Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
+ A clean and professional appearance.
+ Flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic.

Information about the federation
Based in the heart of the historic City of Canterbury, The Canterbury Academy Trust came into existence in October 2010 when schools judged by Ofsted to be 'outstanding' were allowed to convert to academy status, benefit from greater freedoms and shape their futures.
Since then The Canterbury Academy Trust has grown and it now provides a variety of services 'to improve the life chances of children and to help in the community'. These include: City View Pre-School and Nurseries Ltd; a newly built and expanded two form of entry The Canterbury Primary School; a Specialist Resourced Based Provision for primary ASD pupils; The Canterbury Academy, which has expanded to take an additional form of entry; a Specialist Resourced Based Provision for secondary Speech and Language students; The Cullum Centre, in partnership with The National Autistic Society; The Sixth Form, Enterprise and Employability Centre, which includes one of the largest Sixth Forms in Kent; The Canterbury Youth Commission, The Ashford Youth Commission, and area wide Inclusion and Engagement Service and Professional Learning and Community Centre with café.
The Canterbury Academy Trust consists of 'schools for all the talents'. Our beliefs which underpin and drive all we do are simple. We believe that every learner matters and that every child is good at something - that all children walk with genius - and that school should be the place where children discover and build upon their own individual talents.
We believe in the comprehensive ideal. We believe that all students should be valued. We believe that academic excellence is important but that there are also other important things. We believe that art, music, drama, sport, practical skills, being a good person, caring for and working with others are all valuable. We believe in team work and that all of our students should have pride in themselves and their contribution to their school.
Our aim is to provide 'as much as possible, as often as possible, for as many as possible'. We believe that education and learning can be fun. At the end of their time with us we aim for all students to leave as happy, positive, confident individuals, proud of what they have achieved, prepared to be life-long learners and ready to play an active and constructive part in society.
The Canterbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. A satisfactory DBS disclosure must be presented to the Academy before any employment can commence. In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found, concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children, will be discussed at the interview stage.

+ Enjoy a competitive salary with excellent holiday entitlement.
+ Be part of a school that values continuous professional development.
Safeguarding Notice:
All appointments are subject to a current enhanced DBS check. Your disclosure must be clear and suitable for working with children.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our team at The Canterbury Academy!