Caretaker
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Medway 4/9 £27,254 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Gillingham, ME7 4HG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a conscientious and self motivated Caretaker to join our supportive and collaborative team.
37hrs per week - Monday to Friday working pattern to be discussed with the successful applicant
Full time 52 weeks per year
Medway 4/9 £27,254
We strive to provide an aesthetically stimulating, nurturing environment for all our pupils and staff to learn, work, and play
safely. The Caretaker will play a crucial role in keeping our school in perfect condition so our children can access the
first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe and secure. You will have responsibility for security,
monitoring, cleaning, building and maintenance.
You will be conscientious, dynamic and work well as part of the wider trust Estates team. To be considered for this role, you
will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance. As a Caretaker you will be responsible for all planned
maintenance, health and safety compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action
plans. A good selection of DIY / Handyperson skills is essential.
The ideal Caretaker will be someone who is:
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and adheres to Health and Safety compliance
* Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues
* An effective communicator who demonstrates positive behaviour around the school building
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as a Caretaker we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Napier Community Primary & Nursery Academy
Napier Community Primary & Nursery Academy currently has 581 pupils ranging from 3 – 11 years. At Napier we believe that every
child can succeed. We strive to ensure that all our children have high aspirations, self-belief, respect, compassion, and an
understanding of their world and their community. We are committed to promoting the long term collective wellbeing of all the
children entrusted to our care to find out more visit our website here. [https://www.napierprimary.org.uk/]
To discover what makes Napier so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01634 574920 or
email office@napier-tkat.org [office@napier-tkat.org]
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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