Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows will have students in Y7 to Y11 from September 2026, rated as “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2025. It is planned for Sandwich Technology School to join our Trust from 1 November 2026.
OUR SCHOOL
The Charles Dickens School is an Ofsted rated “Good” school (March 2023). We are an oversubscribed, non-selective 11-16 school located in Broadstairs, Kent with an excellent reputation locally. We have a vision and a determination to provide our community with an excellent school and we are delivering on this. Our first results post-COVID in 2022 identified us as the most improved school in Kent (out of 101 secondary schools) and one of the most improved schools in the country. Schools Week identified us as the 8th most improved school in the country between 2019 and 2023, for a school with an above average proportion of Pupil Premium pupils. We have consolidated these strong results every year since then, being the highest performing non-selective school in East Kent (an area which comprises Canterbury, Swale and Thanet) for Progress 8 in 2023 and 2024 (the most recent progress data), and for Attainment 8 in 2024 and 2025. Our performance in 2026 is equally impressive.
To work here is to embrace the challenges of an economically-diverse community and understand the influence education has in addressing social immobility. There are few schools in the country where a teacher’s ability to change lives is so evident. Without hyperbole, this is a career-defining mission. We’re looking for brilliant people to join us on our journey.
The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We have a Specialist Resource Provision for visually-impaired children. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues’ continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.
THE POST
Required for 1 November or as soon as possible, a “late shift” Caretaker to join a well established school site team to provide an effective and efficient site support service at The Charles Dickens School (Thanet) but also at other schools in the Trust as required Barton Court Grammar School & Barton Manor School (Canterbury) and the Sandwich Technology School (Sandwich) thus enhancing the standards of teaching and learning within the school(s)/Trust.
The Site Team are responsible for the day-to-day operational management, safety and security of the school site and all sites within the Trust (as required). The Site Team are responsible for ensuring that the school(s) are well-maintained, safe and secure site for all users.
Flexibility is required with shift patterns to meet the needs of the school or Trust; for example, in severe weather conditions; periods of staff illness, lettings and school events etc. Occasional working at the weekends may be required. You may also be required, on occasions, to work at the other school sites within the Trust to support the work of the wider Trust site team. The late shift caretaker will be working the shift pattern 1 on the JD. 11am – 7pm Mon – Thurs and 11:30am – 7pm on a Friday.
Deadline: Friday 23 October 2026 at 9:00am
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Caretaker - Late Shift in Broadstairs employer: Barton Court Academy Trust
Barton Court Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises staff welfare and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about education. With flexible working hours and a supportive work culture, employees can thrive while contributing to effective governance in a vibrant educational environment in Canterbury. Join us to be part of a team that values communication, collaboration, and the growth of both students and staff.
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Barton Court Academy Trust Recruitment Team
