Job Title:  Caretaker/cleaner

Salary Grade:    Grade 4 point 3

Actual Salary: £15 413.53
Working Pattern: 25 hours per week for 40 weeks. Pattern to be agreed.

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2026

The Governors are seeking to appoint proactive and reliable caretaker/cleaner to join our dedicated team at Bakewell Methodist Academy This is a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school premises, providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will take pride in their work, demonstrate strong organisational skills, and be committed to supporting the school’s ethos and values.

We are looking for an excellent site Caretaker/Cleaner:

·         Undertake daily cleaning duties to a high standard

·         Organise an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises

·         Act as a designated key holder for the school premises and maintain security

• Operate and regularly check systems such as water, heating, cooling, lighting and security (including alarms) 
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site
• Carry out regular maintenance and safety checks in liaison with the Headteacher SBO (School Business Officer)
• Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required
• Monitor consumables and stock and report to SBO 
• Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school
• To undertake cleaning duties of designated areas.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

·         Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.

·         A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.

·         A supportive and  highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.

·         Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.

·         Strong working partnerships within the Trust.

·         Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

·         The opportunity to make a difference.

·         An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.

·         The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.

·         Pension scheme.

·         Wellbeing Day.

·         Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

·         Access to Employment Assistance Programme.

·         Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at  info@bma.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this. 

All applications should be made through My New Term.

        Closing date:                       2^nd Dec

        Short listing:                        4^th December

        Interviews:                         9^th December (TBC)

The main base for the role will be Bakewell Methodist Academy.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here:

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We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.