Company: Voyage Education Partnership

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Caretaker (Part-time, 25 hours per week) (The Raise Academy)

Location: Halton, UK

Salary: £24,826.00-£25,916.00 pro rata (actual salary starting from £16,775.00)

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary

Job Roles: Other Support

Working Patterns: Part-Time

Application Deadline: Monday, 31st August 2026

Expected Working Start Date: 1st September 2026

Is a Shared Job: Yes

School Office Manager

To ensure the school premises are clean, secure, safe and well maintained.

Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.
Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables, etc.
Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.
Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.
Porterage around the school site/s.
Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.
Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

The ability to use own initiative is essential.

Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.
Co‑operating on all issues involving health and safety.
Using the appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.
Carry out risk assessments.
Ensure all equipment is maintained effectively, inline with statutory requirements.
Not interfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.
Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Headteacher/School Office Manager, as soon as possible.
Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner.

Holiday/cover, as required.
Overtime work, when required and in agreement with the School Office Manager.
Respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.
General cleaning, when required.
Supervision of contractors.
Painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs.
Health and safety checks, in line with legislation.
Sweeping/salting and keeping clear school footpaths and car parks.
Litter collection around the school sites.
Any other duties that may be required.
This role requires significant periods of lone work and as such, the postholder will need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work.

All staff have a responsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies are adhered to, at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with School Policy.
A commitment to attend suitable training, to support safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the school.
Attendance at specific staff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

Holidays should be taken, in agreement and negotiation with the Headteacher and School Office Manager.
Note: Post holders will be expected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.
Working hours Mon – Fri (8.30-1.30)
Access to training and CPD including further professional qualifications.
Specialist training where required
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible and supportive approach to work
Free lunch at school
Free parking (including charging stations on most sites)
Nursery benefits
Perkbox – vouchers, discounts and wellbeing

Good Numeracy and Literacy skills
Experience that supports maintenance of an aspect of buildings or premises
Experience that is transferable to the role
Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice – health and safety
Ability to use a range of tools and equipment, ensuring safe handling and storage
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external personnel, contractors and suppliers
Understanding of school roles and responsibilities
Willingness to participate in training and development
Ability to carry out basic repairs, for example, painting and decorating

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Posted: July 23rd, 2026