Caretaker at Chantry Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CA/12783

Location

Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,224.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade D Point-8-11 £26,224-£26,847 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 24th Jul, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Keeping our school safe, welcoming and ready for learning, every day.

A well-run school starts with an environment where people can do their best work. We are looking for a practical and proactive Caretaker to join our premises team, providing essential support across both Chantry Academy and Gusford Primary School. This varied role plays a key part in ensuring our learning environments remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained, helping pupils, staff and visitors thrive each day. Working across a secondary academy and primary school, the successful candidate will bring strong maintenance skills, a commitment to high standards and a positive, team-focused approach. As part of Active Learning Trust, you'll join a people-first organisation that values collaboration, continuous improvement and the difference every role makes to the lives of children and young people.

Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Chantry Academy & Gusford Primary School

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, working a rotating shift pattern of 06:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-10.00pm

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Maintain academy buildings, grounds and equipment, carrying out repairs, inspections and routine maintenance.
Help ensure a clean, safe and secure environment, including key holder responsibilities and site checks.
Support health and safety compliance, audits, risk assessments and statutory record keeping.
Monitor contractors, facilities resources and stock levels, ensuring effective day-to-day site operations.
Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives, including use of building management systems and monitoring consumption data.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.