Assistant Caretaker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,583 i £25,989 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | B74 2NH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Assistant Caretaker
Scale 3 SCP 5-6: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Caretaker to join our thriving Secondary school, located in a vibrant setting and supporting over 1,400 pupils. We are seeking to appoint a capable and experienced person to contribute to and support the development of our expanding grammar school. As a valued member of our site team, you will be working closely with the Site Manager in the full range of duties to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for users of the school buildings and grounds.
About the Role:
As our Assistant Caretaker, you will:
Carry out physical checks of the buildings and take necessary action for any repairs, also making good of any areas which could be a source of danger to either the users or security of the building.
Report any issues found and rectified or potential issues arising
Open/close the building as required during the day
Carry out routine cleaning duties using the appropriate materials and mechanical cleaning aids as necessary
Check the buildings regularly to ensure no unauthorised persons are present
About You:
The successful candidate will bring:
Experience in caretaking and maintenance work
Knowledge of manual handling techniques
Ability to work on own initiative with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team
Knowledge and experience in using hand power tools and workshop machinery
Why Join Us?
At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and
commitment to excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring
that our facilities provide the best possible learning environment for our students. We offer:
A competitive salary and pension scheme.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative school environment.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the ongoing success of our school, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026
Application forms and further details are available from our website at www.bvgs.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request. You are encouraged to read our safeguarding policy which can be found on our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and 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
Scale 3 SCP 5-6: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Caretaker to join our thriving Secondary school, located in a vibrant setting and supporting over 1,400 pupils. We are seeking to appoint a capable and experienced person to contribute to and support the development of our expanding grammar school. As a valued member of our site team, you will be working closely with the Site Manager in the full range of duties to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for users of the school buildings and grounds.
About the Role:
As our Assistant Caretaker, you will:
Carry out physical checks of the buildings and take necessary action for any repairs, also making good of any areas which could be a source of danger to either the users or security of the building.
Report any issues found and rectified or potential issues arising
Open/close the building as required during the day
Carry out routine cleaning duties using the appropriate materials and mechanical cleaning aids as necessary
Check the buildings regularly to ensure no unauthorised persons are present
About You:
The successful candidate will bring:
Experience in caretaking and maintenance work
Knowledge of manual handling techniques
Ability to work on own initiative with a minimum of supervision and as part of a team
Knowledge and experience in using hand power tools and workshop machinery
Why Join Us?
At Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and
commitment to excellence. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring
that our facilities provide the best possible learning environment for our students. We offer:
A competitive salary and pension scheme.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and collaborative school environment.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the ongoing success of our school, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026
Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026
Application forms and further details are available from our website at www.bvgs.co.uk. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check together with Identity, Right to Work, Prohibition Order, pre-placement medical and verification of qualification checks are requirements for this post.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request. You are encouraged to read our safeguarding policy which can be found on our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and 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