Caretaker
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5af21320-33e6-4541-9e69-bb6023c743e7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Caretaker to start as soon as possible. The role will be mainly based at The Bishops' C of E Learning Academy but may be required to assist at other schools from time to time. This is a 25 hour per week, year round, permanent contract.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of general building maintenance and an awareness of Health and Safety regulations, as well as enthusiasm and pro-active attitude to their work. This role will include unlocking the school each morning. Driving licence and own vehicle are essential.
What the school offers its staff
As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:
• A competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams
Commitment to safeguarding
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all. Unfortunately, Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
We are seeking a Caretaker to start as soon as possible. The role will be mainly based at The Bishops' C of E Learning Academy but may be required to assist at other schools from time to time. This is a 25 hour per week, year round, permanent contract.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of general building maintenance and an awareness of Health and Safety regulations, as well as enthusiasm and pro-active attitude to their work. This role will include unlocking the school each morning. Driving licence and own vehicle are essential.
What the school offers its staff
As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:
• A competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams
Commitment to safeguarding
Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all. Unfortunately, Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.