Caretaker

Join Wyvern Academy - Where Every Second Counts. Wyvern Academy is a thriving secondary school within Consilium Academies, a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence, Equality and Integrity. Located in Darlington, we are on an ambitious journey towards becoming an outstanding school, and we are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our facilities team.

At Wyvern Academy, our vision is simple: Everyone deserves the opportunity for excellence, and there are no limits to what we can achieve together. Guided by our values of Kindness, Respect and Resilience, we work with pace and purpose to provide the very best environment for our students, staff and wider community.

About the Role

As Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring our school remains safe, secure, welcoming and fully operational. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will support the day‑to‑day management and maintenance of the academy’s buildings and grounds, helping to create an environment where students can thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site
• Supporting health and safety compliance, inspections and record keeping
• Opening and securing the school premises and acting as a keyholder
• Monitoring building systems, plant and equipment
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Supporting site security, CCTV and contractor management
• Assisting with grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties
• Responding to emergency situations, including adverse weather events
• Supporting capital projects and improvement works across the academy

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a practical, reliable and solution-focused individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and contributing positively to the school community.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working in a facilities, maintenance, caretaking or premises role
• Knowledge of building maintenance and first-line repairs
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
• Competence in using ICT systems and web-based platforms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• IWFM Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Caretaking
• Trade qualification in plumbing or electrical work
• Current First Aid at Work qualification
• IPAF and/or PASMA certification
• Experience working within an educational environment

Why Join Consilium Academies?

At Consilium Academies, we believe every member of staff should have the opportunity to grow and flourish. We invest heavily in professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning and provide a collaborative and supportive environment where colleagues are valued and empowered. When you join us, you’ll become part of a family of academies committed to:

• Excellence in education and support services
• Equality of opportunity for all
• Continuous professional development
• Collaboration and innovation
• Creating positive outcomes for young people

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.