Caretaker

We are looking for a Caretaker to assist in ensuring that the school site is safe, well-maintained, clean and secure. Someone who is organised, uses their own initiative and works well as part of a team. This role is crucial to ensure the smooth running of the school.

Please speak to us about working hours - specific opening and lock up times are essential but flexibility around how the hours are worked around these can be discussed. 

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience in premises or trade work 
• Has high standards, and a willingness to learn and to undertake training
• Passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs
• Is proactive and flexible and approaches challenges pragmatically to ensure the best outcome for children, families and the wider academy team. 

About Us

At Waverley Academy, children are at the heart of everything. Pupils are taught academic knowledge and skills as well as developing the whole child, in order to prepare pupils for their next stage of education and to enable them to lead active and happy lives. Our core values of Tenacity, Scholarship, Curiosity, Empathy and Happiness run through all parts of school life. 

In return, we can offer you:

• A calm, happy and hardworking atmosphere 
• A strong commitment to all pupils achieving their full potential, regardless of their starting points
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A talented, energetic and passionate team 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking.

Interested in applying?

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - admin@astreawaverley.org 

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.  We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.