School Caretaker

Grade E £26,847 - £27,709

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Palladian Academy for further information.

A bit about us:

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and reliable School Caretaker to join our Estates team.

This role is based across our Wiltshire Schools, with flexibility required to support other Trust schools when needed.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.

Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’

All about the role: This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community.

You will be working closely with the Trust Estates Lead and school teams, ensuring our sites are well-maintained and operate efficiently.

As the first and last face of the school each day, you will be a friendly, approachable presence for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.

As School Caretaker, you will:

• Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
• Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, minor repairs)
• Respond promptly to reactive and unplanned maintenance issues
• Conduct health & safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Oversee and liaise with external contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Support Trust-wide estates projects, compliance tasks, and site improvements
• Cover absence and provide support across other Trust schools where required
• Utilise school holiday periods to complete planned maintenance and improvement works