What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Training
- Relevant facilities, caretaking, maintenance, or estates-related qualification desirable (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent health and safety training).
- Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to continued training.
- Relevant qualifications or training in pool maintenance – desirable.
Experience
- Experience working within premises, estates, caretaking, or site maintenance environments.
- Experience supporting and working alongside colleagues, contractors, and external service providers.
- Experience carrying out routine inspections, maintenance tasks, and site security duties.
- Experience assisting with the coordination of maintenance works and reporting defects.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors.
- A good level of ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and maintenance reporting systems.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements relevant to school premises.
- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure when required.
- Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities and operational needs.
- Basic understanding of building maintenance systems and caretaking responsibilities.
Personal Qualities
- Proactive, reliable, and willing to adopt a hands-on approach to maintaining the school site.
- Well organised, efficient, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the Christian ethos and values of the school.
- Demonstrable respect for young people through positive attitudes and behaviour.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- A flexible and positive approach, with a strong commitment to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the school community.
What the school offers its staff
Are you passionate about ensuring a safe and inspiring environment for young people? Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive and dedicated Senior Estates and Facilities Caretaker to join our hard-working and forward-thinking team.
About the Role
As Senior Estates and Facilities Caretaker, you will support the Estates and Facilities Manager in the management and maintenance of our school estate, overseeing the School Estate and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will play a vital role in supporting our ethos and the smooth running of our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.