Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated Site Maintenance Operative (formerly Caretaker) to join our central estates team at Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN).

You'll play a key role in ensuring our schools provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a hands-on position involving building and grounds maintenance, compliance checks, and security duties across multiple ELAN sites, all within a few miles of each other. Access to transport is essential.

Location:

working across ELAN schools in and around Weston-super-Mare. Your own transport is essential (milage can be claimed through expenses.)

Hours:

25 hours per week (plus 25 INSET hours annually), Monday to Friday.

Salary:

E3: 17,285.81 to 17,560.14 or E4: 17,839.19 to 19,014.19 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Interview date:

21 January 2026

Key responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to high standards. Perform compliance inspections and maintain accurate service records. Complete minor repairs (carpentry, painting, decorating, plumbing). Ensure health and safety compliance, including asbestos, fire, and legionella awareness. Support cleaning contractors and maintain hygiene standards. Manage site security, including opening/closing buildings and responding to callouts. Assist with porterage duties, furniture moves, and small project work. Maintain outdoor areas, playgrounds, and equipment.

Why Join ELAN?

Permanent role with opportunities for additional hours. Excellent benefits including generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Supportive team environment and ongoing training. Five days paid carer days (pro-rata).

Skills and qualifications

Good literacy and numeracy skills. Practical experience in property/building maintenance. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to use a range of tools and equipment safely. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Trade qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent), desirable but not essential. Experience in school premises maintenance, desirable but not essential.

Personal qualities

Flexible, friendly, and proactive approach. High level of integrity and professionalism. Ability to work at height and respond to unexpected situations. Excellent self-management and problem-solving skills.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Safeguarding Statement

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 17,285.81-19,014.19 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person