Caretaker (Responsible Property Officer)
Salary: £27,269.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (FTE) OLOL Band 4 (NJC Points 11 - 17)
Location: St Norbert’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Crowle
Hours: 37-hour working week split across mornings and evenings, Monday to Friday
DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 09:00 BST.
The Vacancy
Are You Ready to Be the Backbone of a Thriving School Community?
At St. Norbert’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, we’re looking for a passionate and skilled Caretaker (Responsible Property Officer) to take charge of creating an inspiring and secure environment where young minds can flourish. If you’re a hands-on professional with a talent for problem-solving and a love for teamwork, we want to hear from you!
This full-time, permanent role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every single day. With a 37-hour working week split across mornings and evenings, Monday to Friday, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting.
Your mission as site manager:
You’ll be at the heart of maintaining and improving our school’s facilities, ensuring they’re safe, secure, and always at their best. Key responsibilities include:
* Leadership & collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access, support lunchtime logistics, and oversee the cleaning team.
* Problem-solving & maintenance: Take ownership of repairs, contractor management, and compliance tasks, always with an eye on health and safety.
* Facilities management: Keep systems like alarms, lighting, and heating running smoothly, while ensuring our site is pristine and welcoming.
* Development & growth: Learn new skills, share your knowledge, and help us achieve excellence in everything we do.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive salary: £27,269 - £30,060 per annum (OLOL Band 4, NJC Points 11–17).
* Fantastic benefits to include:
o Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions over 20%.
o Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
o Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
o A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
o Great holiday entitlement: 26 days per year, plus bank holidays.
Closing Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025 9am
Interview date: To be confirmed in April 2025
We’d love for you to visit the school and see for yourself what it is like to work here. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, call us on 01724 710249 or admin@stnorbertscrowle.co.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants.
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