The School Caretaker is responsible for the property and asset management of the school, liaising daily with the School Business Manager and Headteacher on caretaking and site management issues such as:
- Ensuring the safety and security of the school premises
- Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the school’s premises as a safe working environment
- Maintaining the school swimming pool
What we are looking for:
We are looking to appoint a hardworking, skilled, dependable, and self-motivated individual(s) to join our fantastic team. We require someone who will contribute to the smooth running of the school by organising and undertaking the caretaking, maintenance, cleaning and security of the school site, resources, and grounds. The successful candidate will have caretaking or general maintenance skills together with a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and procedures. They will also be flexible in their approach, energetic and be keen to work as part of our school community. Training will be offered to the successful candidate for example around Pool Management.
Brookfields School provides a quality, inclusive and specialist education for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders.
We are committed to:
- An inclusive approach to teaching and learning to provide equal opportunities for all pupils
- Providing a positive, stimulating, child-centred learning environment, where everyone is valued and respected
- Promoting the personal qualities of individuals so that they achieve and contribute to their highest level
- Sustaining the highest quality teaching and learning standards
- Promoting learning as a life-long process involving a wide community of people including families
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power
to transform a life. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in
the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly
meaningful.
Our values—opportunity, integrity, community, and equity—guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.
We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary,
and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply
committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships,
talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff
to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value
every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and
inspired to make a real difference.
You will join a collaborative network of schools where
shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every
academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital
role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build
brighter futures.
If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape
lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our
team.
Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.
We believe every child has the potential to be
extraordinary.
Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses, to individuals with severe, moderate, or sensory needs, and those experiencing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, our settings are designed to provide the care, understanding, and expertise each young person needs to thrive.
Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or part of our facilities, administration, or operations teams, you will find a welcoming, family-like environment where every role is valued.
At the heart of each school is a shared commitment to putting children, young people, and their families first.
Each pupil receives a personalised education and learns in small groups or classes, supported by dedicated staff who tailor their approach to meet individual needs.
Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.
The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.
Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
- Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
- Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
- Free Eye Tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.
Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.
- Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
- Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
- Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
- Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
- Participating in peer reviews.
- Access to a suite of online courses.
- Placement projects within our family of schools.
Actual Salary: £17,560 - £18,414
Working Hours: 25 hours Monday to Friday (split shift 07.00am – 09.00am and 15.00pm – 18.00pm)
Brookfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information
This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment.
An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.
Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.