Job Description

Position:

Supply Caretakers

School and Location:

Academies across the Nexus Trust

Contract type:

Bank Staff (Supply)

Join Nexus Multi Academy Trust Nexus Bank as a Supply Caretaker.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for dedicated Supply Caretakers to join our bank team and provide essential support across our academy schools.

We have a range of flexible, part-time assignments available, allowing you to support our Estates Team, covering holidays and staff absences. This role offers the opportunity to support across special and mainstream primary schools in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Nottingham. Join us and help ensure our schools run smoothly while making a positive impact on our learning environments.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for dedicated Supply Caretakers to join our Estates Team at Nexus Bank. This flexible, part-time role offers the opportunity to support our team by securing school premises, covering holidays and staff absences, and relieving pressure on our Estates Team. Your key responsibilities will include conducting regular site checks, supporting general maintenance tasks, and ensuring the security and upkeep of the school buildings. You will work closely with our Estates Team to maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment, making this an ideal role for individuals seeking flexible work while contributing to the smooth operation of our school community.

About the Trust

Nexus is an award-winning Multi Academy Trust established in 2016, currently overseeing 17 diverse SEND and mainstream academies in South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. We are deeply committed to delivering inclusive and personalised learning experiences for every student, ensuring they reach their full potential.

As a growing and forward-thinking Trust, we place great value on our shared ethos, vision, and values. At Nexus, we believe in the power of "Learning together, to be the best we can be," a principle that applies to our students, staff, and partners alike.

By joining us, you'll become part of a community where every individual's growth is supported and encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supply Caretaker, your key responsibilities will include securely locking and unlocking of our school buildings in coordination with our Estates Team, conducting building and grounds checks and maintaining the cleanliness of the site by ensuring waste is collected and disposed of appropriately. You may also be responsible for escorting contractors on-site to oversee works being carried out. On occasion, you may be asked to undertake general repairs and maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs. You will work closely with our Regional Site Manager and the Assets, Health and Safety Manager as part of our dedicated Estates Team, contributing to the safety and functionality of our school environment.

Requirements

Full UK driving licence. Access to your own vehicle is essential, as you may need to travel between school sites as part of your role. An understanding of good practice in relation to caretaking, hygiene and general safety. Good verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. Experience of carrying out minor building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson is desirable but not essential.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!

To apply

For an application form please contact bankstaff@nexusmat.org

Completed applications to be sent to bankstaff@nexusmat.org

If you require further details please contact the email address stated above.

Why Choose to Work with Nexus Bank?

Better Work/Life Balance - choose when you would like to work! Gain valuable experience within our esteemed Nexus schools We strive to ensure that your placements are local and convenient, minimising commute times. Immediate eligibility for permanent roles, bypassing agency notice periods. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Competitive national pay rates Support and Wellbeing

Further information

Further information can be found on our trust website www.nexusmat.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 025