Job Description

Job title: Apprentice Caretaker

Salary: Apprentice Year 1 Salary

Hours: 37 per week, term time plus 5 inset days

Contract type: Temporary

Location: Rawmarsh Community School

Who We Are!

We're Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.We're dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues. And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Caretaker!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, security, and smooth operation of schools within our Trust? We're seeking a proactive and dedicated Apprentice Caretaker to join our dynamic team being responsible for ensuring a safe environment by carrying out maintenance and security of the school.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Ensure security of the site at all times, being responsible for opening and closing of the academy in line with agreed procedures, including for emergency call outs To be responsible for the safety of the site carrying out routine inspections in line with Health and Safety protocols (including COSHH) identifying any issues and remedying or reporting appropriately to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children and staff Ensure that the site is maintained and fit for purpose carrying out minor repairs and maintenance to the site ensuring work is completed to the appropriate standard Act as point of contact in relation to premises related contractors directing workmen to the location of repair and maintenance work Ensure building systems are operated in accordance with issued instructions and are maintained and tested to the required standard and frequency Ensure appropriate and accurate records are kept, maintained and preserved for inspection as and when required. Undertake general portage duties including the movement and arrangement of furniture and equipment as directed. Carrying out routine maintenance procedures and inspection of caretaking and cleaning equipment to ensure it is in safe working order and inform the Headteacher of any defects. To be responsible for the receipt and distribution of materials and equipment to designated points. Undertake school lettings in accordance with the lettings procedures, preparing the site for after-school activities and ensuring accommodation is prepared for normal school use. Ensure the premises and furnishings are cleaned in accordance with the required standards

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Closing date: Noon,Friday 3rd October 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.orgFor more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full

Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:

Why you are applying for this position How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert) Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person