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Caretaker

Job details
Posting date: 04 December 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £13.47 - 14.59 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 December 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
Remote working: On-site only
Company: eTeach UK Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1522733

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Summary

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:
Role: CaretakerSalary: £13.47 - 14.59 per hourWorking hours: 37 hours per week, all year roundWorking times: 6am-2pmWork 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 18 December 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.
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