CARETAKER

Commencing ASAP

37.5 hours (all year round)

Monday to Friday, 1pm to 9:30pm

Salary: £25,989 to £28,598

Are you a hands-on, practical person who prioritises safety and security? Do you want to make a visible impact on the daily operations of our school?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a proactive and dedicated Caretaker to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our school, maintaining the safety, security and overall upkeep of the building and grounds. We are committed to providing a welcoming and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; as our Caretaker, you will be instrumental in helping us achieve that goal.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning duties, such as painting, fixing equipment and maintaining the school grounds to reduce hazards. You’ll also assist in setting up for events, managing daily operational tasks and providing security by opening and locking the premises. Health and safety are central to this role and you will work with the Site & Caretaking Coordinator and Estates & Health and Safety Manager to carry out safety checks, oversee fire alarm testing and ensure compliance with regulations.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th March 2026, 9am