Assistant Caretaker

Job overview Knutsford Academy is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands‑on Assistant Caretaker to join our friendly site team. This role is essential in helping us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. Applications should be made here - https://www.tes.com/jobs/preview/schrole_e0d2b94d-e0a7-4728-8fb8-16ee74217530 Key Responsibilities Support the School Business Manager with the day‑to‑day upkeep of the school buildings and grounds Carry out basic maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks Assist with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and preparing spaces for school activities Ensure the site is secure, including opening and locking up the school Monitor cleaning standards and support cleaning duties when required Report health and safety concerns promptly and help maintain compliance Support with deliveries, waste management, and general site organisation We Are Looking For Someone Who Is practical, hardworking, and takes pride in maintaining high standards Can work independently and as part of a team Has good communication skills and a positive, can‑do attitude Is willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks Understands the importance of safeguarding and site security Ideally has experience in a similar role (though training can be provided) *************************************************************************** Hours of Work 37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern: Early Shift 6.30am to 2.30pm (2pm Friday) Middle Shift 8am to 4pm (3.30pm Friday) Late Shift 11am to 7pm (6.30pm Friday). School holidays.8am to 4pm Closing Date - Friday 1st May 2026 at 9am Interviews - Wednesday 6th May 2026 Start date - ASAP As part of our commitment to employee development, all internal applicants will be offered a priority interview. 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). All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure