Join Our Team as a Caretaker at Astrea Academy Sheffield

Salary: SCP 4–8 (£24,404 – £25,992 Actual Salary)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (52 weeks)

Hours: 7:30am–3:30pm (Mon–Thurs), 7:30am–3:00pm (Fri)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Location: Astrea Academy Sheffield

Reports to: Site Manager

Are you a practical, proactive individual with a passion for maintaining safe, welcoming environments? Astrea Academy Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to help ensure our school site is secure, clean, and well-maintained for our scholars, staff, and community.

As a key member of our site team, you will:

• Act as a primary key holder and ensure site security.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and gardening duties.
• Support with health and safety compliance, including fire safety and Legionella checks.
• Respond to emergencies such as break-ins, floods, or urgent cleaning needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across school grounds, including snow clearance and gritting.
• Liaise with contractors and emergency services when required.
• Assist with refuse collection, graffiti removal, and minor plumbing or joinery tasks.

• Ideally has at least 2 years’ experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role.
• Ideally holds strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths).
• Demonstrates knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety practices.
• Is friendly, flexible, and committed to keeping children and the community safe.
• Can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ideally has experience in a trade (e.g. plumbing, joinery) and/or within an educational setting.

At Astrea Academy Sheffield, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A role where your work directly contributes to the success and wellbeing of our school community.

We actively welcome visits and discussions about the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply early to avoid disappointment and join us in making a meaningful difference.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities.

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.