Caretaker

Denaby Main Primary Academy have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join their team!

You will assist in ensuring that the school site is maintained and safe, clean and in a secure condition as required and assisting in such tasks as may be necessary for effective site management. This will include site maintenance, minor repairs and decoration, security, waste management, grounds services and cleaning.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience in premises or trade work 
• Has high standards, and a willingness to learn and to undertake training
• Passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs
• Is proactive and flexible and approaches challenges pragmatically to ensure the best outcome for children, families and the wider academy team. 

About Us

Denaby Main Academy is located in Denaby Main within Doncaster in the county of South Yorkshire, close to Barnsley and Rotherham. Children can join the school from Nursery age. We currently have 7 classes of children across the school with children aged between 3 and 11 years. 

We are delighted to be a part of the Astrea Academy Trust. Astrea Academy Trust has the highest expectations of pupil attainment in national assessments, but our aspirations take us beyond the concept of “schooling.” We believe in “Inspiring Beyond Measure. ”Astrea academies are committed to ‘educate, not just school’, promoting the development of scholarship, curiosity, tenacity, aspiration, and empathy.

In return, we can offer you:

• A calm, happy and hardworking atmosphere 
• A strong commitment to all pupils achieving their full potential, regardless of their starting points
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A talented, energetic and passionate team 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking.

Interested in applying?

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more - recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.  We reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window should suitable applicants be identified.