Caretaker & Facilities Assistant

PermanentAll Year RoundFull time - 37 Hours per weekTPLTSS3 25583 - 25988 (actual salary) plus a 10% shift allowancePlus various Company BenefitsWorle Community School (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) in Weston-super-Mare a five minute drive from the M5 junction 2.9 miles from the beach and with strong public transport links. The successful candidate will be friendly and approachable to provide excellent customer service to our students and staff. The candidate will work under the general direction of the Facilities Manager to ensure the school premises meet the defined standards and qualities essential for a hygienic healthy and safe school and community environment. This is a very exciting opportunity for individuals who would relish the chance to join The Priory Learning Trust.At Worle Community School we work hard to make our students staff and communities PROUD of Worle. We aim to be:PreparedRespectfulOptimisticUnderstandingDeterminedWCSA is a community school at heart - we focus on developing children and young people into well rounded individuals who leave school not only with good grades but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset with high expectations of and for themselves.For support staff at WCSA we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply.What you will do to be successful here;Carry out maintenance and/or cleaning routine maintenance tasks as set out in the schools work schedules to the standards determined by the Facilities Manager and co-operate with any reasonable request for changes to daily work routines to assist the smooth running of the school.Undertake repairs and remedial work.Oversee the work of external contractors as required to ensure compliance with The Trust Health & Safety policies.What you will need to succeed;Experience of caretaking or premises management building cleaning or building management would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.Ability to undertake appropriate administration in relation to materials maintenance and inspection of systems.To work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.Maintenance and repairs experience is a must.At the Priory Learning Trust we offer an incredible comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.CPD opportunities both internally & externally.A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.Flu vaccinations.About The Priory Learning Trust:TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving successful schools.We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bind-overs you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.Closing Date: 23rd November 2025Proposed Interview Date: 1st December 2025Proposed Start Date: 5th January 2026 Key Skills Typing,Customer Service,Hospitality Experience,Facilities Maintenance,Facilities Management,HVAC,Cleaning Experience,Office Experience,OSHA,Maintenance,Custodial Experience,Power Tools Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1