Caretaker

Charnwood College is now recruiting for a Caretaker, to join us as soon as possible. This role at Charnwood College could be the ideal next step in your career and is a fantastic opportunity to join a hard working team of school caretakers!

About the role

You will be responsible for security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of our school site.

This is a hands on role, requiring a range of practical and DIY skills.  IT skills would also be desirable but training will be provided.

About our Academy

Charnwood College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated in the west of Loughborough in Leicestershire. The academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust and is governed by a Local Governing Body.

The secondary academy has expressive arts facilities which include a dedicated music suite and dance and drama studio. In addition, its sports facilities include a floodlit, all-weather 3G sports pitch, a new sports centre, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a gym, a fitness suite, and extensive playing fields.

Salary & Benefits

£19,686.00 pa for a 37 hour week.  Hours are primarily Mon-Fri 5.00 am-10.00 pm and either a Saturday or Sunday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (shift work will be required) a degree of flexibility is required to cover sickness and holidays.

Access to generous contributory local government pension scheme.

30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

On-site parking

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Who we are looking for

Hardworking with high standards 

Work well as part of a team or on their own, friendly and reliable

Enthusiastic and conscientious, proactive and flexible

Have a sense of pride in caring for our school and its surroundings

In return, you can become part of:

A team of enthusiastic staff

A school where every child really does matter

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To submit your application, please click here . Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.