Head Caretaker

Knutsford Academy

Head Caretaker

Salary Not Specified

Knutsford Academy, Knutsford, Cheshire East

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a5a34b65f58141fba4cf85a3030026a4

Full Job Description

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Head Caretaker to join our existing site team. The Head Caretaker plays a vital role at our school, being responsible for the maintenance and security of the building. You will have skills and experience to ensure the undertaking of minor repairs and general maintenance tasks to ensure that the school and site are maintained to a high standard.



  • Hours of Work

    37 hours per week on a rotating fortnightly shift pattern:

    Early Shift 6.30am to 2.30pm (2pm Friday)

    Late Shift 11am to 7pm (6.30pm Friday).

    8am to 4pm during school holidays.

    In return we will offer the successful candidate:

  • A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff


  • Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme


  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Sara Ormerod (School Business Manager) on sor@knutsfordacademy.org.uk or




  • The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

    In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

    The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD's #FlexFrom1st campaign and is 'happy to talk flexible working'.

    37 hours per week on a rotating fortnightly shift pattern:

    Early Shift 6.30am to 2.30pm (2pm Friday)

    Late Shift 11am to 7pm (6.30pm Friday).

    8am to 4pm during school holidays.

    In return we will offer the successful candidate:

  • A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff


  • Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme