Caretaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Caretaker
Status: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week 8.00am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (45 minutes for lunch)
Working weeks per year: 52 weeks
Grade: Scale Points 05 - 06
Salary: £23,949 - £24,342 per year
Post Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: 9th March 2023
To apply for this vacancy, please complete an application form by visiting our website: https://www.eteach.com/job/caretaker-1310432
We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Caretaker who will be working across our schools within Woodland Academy Trust on a rota basis to support our Premises Managers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their skillset and experience, work within different teams and who appreciates and enjoys the varying opportunities each day can bring.
As a caretaker, you will work under the guidance of the schools’ Premises Managers to ensure that our schools are clean, safe, secure and well maintained. This post will involve undertaking general caretaking duties at each of our schools, working to a fortnightly rota of 2 – 3 whole days per school site, covering two schools per week. The successful candidate will also be providing for overtime opportunities to support and cover the Premises Managers during times of absence.
The successful candidate will value working as part of a team, be able to use their initiative, be flexible, personable and interact professionally with the school community. You will have an awareness of Health and Safety, a good customer service ethos and a can do, proactive attitude.
For more information about this vacancy, please download the application pack from the attachments section below. Please contact us if you would prefer the application pack and application form in a different format.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,949.00-£24,342.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 09/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Caretaker roles across Nothumberland Heath Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,949 - £24,342 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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