Job Description

SCHOOL Caretaker

Liskeard School & Community College

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade E - 25,185 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

To start: As soon as possible

Liskeard School & Community college is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed candidate who has maintenance skills and experience. You will be supporting the maintenance, refurbishment and caretaking of our school.

The role requires someone with a flexible approach and the ability to carry out basic maintenance and caretaking duties across the school. You will be responsible for ensuring that daily tasks relating to the operation, maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings, grounds and equipment are completed effectively. The ability to work within a team and to work on your own initiative as required are important.

This is a support staff role with SMART Trust, working all year including working time within the school holidays. It comes with the benefits of generous paid annual leave, local government pension, training and development, and a welcoming and supportive working environment.

We are looking for candidates with:

good building/maintenance experience

excellent interpersonal/communication skills

a desire to complete all jobs to the highest of standards

To find out more information about this role please email the Will Hoar, Operations Manager at whoar@liskeard.net.

An application form and further details are available from:

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 13th November 2025

Please email your completed application form to hr@liskeard.net

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,185.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person