Caretaker

Beacon Education is a group of like-minded schools that share common values and always put children at the centre of our thinking. Our family of academies and nurseries works together to promote high academic standards and the development of good character.

The Trust currently has the following job vacancy:

Caretaker

Working hours: 37 hours per week, all year round.

Work Location: Based at Danesfield C of E Middle School but may be required to work across all areas / locations of Beacon Education.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Caretaker to join our Trust Team. The successful applicant will work across settings to ensure that sites, buildings and furnishings are safe, secure, clean and maintained to standards defined by the Trust, legal requirements and Health & Safety Regulations in order to support high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all children. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the line management of the site and catering teams.

Applicants will need to be hardworking, conscientious and organised as they will be implementing and leading a high-quality service.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 3rd April 2025

Please note: Beacon Education reserves the right to interview on a rolling basis and may make an appointment before the application deadline. We would therefor encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be conducted on a rolling bases as and when applications are successful, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment should the vacancy close early.

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check. 

Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974