At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure school buildings are safe, secure, and well-maintained while supporting the community.
- Company: Join Palladian Academy Trust, a supportive and values-driven organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a stable role with training opportunities and a friendly team environment.
- Other info: Flexible role across multiple schools with a focus on teamwork and community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by creating inspiring learning spaces.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or caretaking is a plus; training provided for all.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and reliable School Caretaker to join our Estates team. This role is based across our Wiltshire Schools, with flexibility required to support other Trust schools when needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community. You will be working closely with the Trust Estates Lead and school teams, ensuring our sites are well‑maintained and operate efficiently. As the first and last face of the school each day, you will be a friendly, approachable presence for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
- Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks (e.g. basic plumbing, decorating, minor repairs)
- Respond promptly to reactive and unplanned maintenance issues
- Conduct health & safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
- Oversee and liaise with external contractors, ensuring adherence to RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Support Trust-wide estates projects, compliance tasks, and site improvements
- Cover absence and provide support across other Trust schools where required
- Utilise school holiday periods to complete planned maintenance and improvement works
About You
- Experienced in site maintenance, caretaking, or facilities management
- Knowledgeable in health & safety and building compliance requirements
- Skilled in a range of practical DIY tasks
- Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads in a fast‑paced environment
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Calm and effective in emergency situations
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
- Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to manage sensitive situations appropriately
- Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and values‑driven Trust
- Make a visible impact on school environments and pupil wellbeing
- Work within a friendly and collaborative estates team
- Develop your skills through training and varied responsibilities
Safeguarding Statement
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short‑listed candidates will be subject to the appropriate online checks and Google searches as part of our recruitment process. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre‑employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.
Caretaker in Bath employer: Palladian Academy Trust
Palladian Academy Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and values-driven environment where you can make a tangible impact on school settings and pupil wellbeing. With a focus on professional development, our friendly estates team encourages skill enhancement through varied responsibilities, ensuring that every day brings new opportunities for growth and collaboration across our Wiltshire schools.
