Caretaker

Overview

Brinsworth Academy is looking for a dependable, energetic, and proactive Caretaker to become part of its site team. This is a full-time, permanent role based in Brinsworth, England, United Kingdom.

The school places strong value on its students and staff, with a culture built around care, honesty, and collaboration. The successful applicant will help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming setting for students, employees, and visitors, while ensuring the site remains well looked after and suitable for everyday use.

Brinsworth Academy is described as a lively and inclusive academy at the centre of its community, with a shared commitment to helping every student achieve excellence in their own way. The wider trust has a supportive environment and a track record of staff development and progression.

Role details

Location: Brinsworth Academy

Pay: Band D on the Schools Support Staff Pay Scale, with a salary of £25,583 to £25,989 per year.

Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with an AM/PM shift pattern.

Contract: Permanent.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd July, 9:00am.

Interview date: Wednesday 8th July / week commencing 8th July 2026.

What the role involves

You will be responsible for the routine security, maintenance, and general upkeep of the school premises. Your work will support the smooth running of the site and help keep the buildings and grounds in good order and ready for use.

Why join the trust

New Collaborative Learning Trust offers a positive and encouraging working culture across its schools and colleges. The organisation has a strong reputation for helping staff grow, develop, and progress in their careers.

The trust includes three 16-19 colleges, three secondary schools, and three primary schools.

Benefits

• Recognition as Employer of the Year at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards.
• A clear focus on employee wellbeing, supported by a staff wellbeing charter.
• Access to high-quality training delivered both internally and externally.
• An attractive pension arrangement.
• Extra employee benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme.
• A workplace culture that encourages reflection and ongoing improvement.

Application details

Interested candidates should send their applications to [email protected].

Application documents mentioned include an application form, job description, and information on why to work for the organisation.

Additional information

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the academy to see the environment and learn more about what Brinsworth Academy has to offer.

The vacancy is open to people who feel they have the right skills and abilities to carry out the role. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are encouraged to apply, as stated in the source text.

The trust’s wider culture is described as dynamic, positive, and supportive, with a strong emphasis on service quality and staff development.