Estates Assistant/Caretaker

Job Description

• Ipswich Academy – Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0SP
• £26,800 - £27,224 per annum
• 40 hours per week, year round
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7292
• Required as soon as possible

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The position

The Estates Assistant/Caretaker is responsible for organising and carrying out effective caretaking, general maintenance, any urgent cleaning of the school and the implementation and monitoring of all health and safety requirements to support the educational needs of the students, to always ensure a safe and clean environment.

You will have responsibility for site opening and closing, including safety checks to ensure the safety, security and sound condition of the buildings, facilities and grounds.

There may be responsibility for sports lettings, and occasional out of hours and weekend work may also be required.

What You Will Offer

You will have previous experience in a similar role with an awareness of up-to-date health and safety legislation. An understanding of pre-planned maintenance and statutory testing requirements would be desirable along with basic knowledge of and ability to work with all types of plumbing and electrical maintenance.

You will be working within a dispersed team and so you will need to be confident to instruct sub-contractors to carry out their work according to high working standards, including safety standards.

You will also be available for morning and evening shift working, and to be available for emergency call outs when required.

What We Will Offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A strong commitment to professional development
• We strive to be a family friendly employer
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme.

For more information

Please contact our HR Team by emailing hr@paradigmtrust.org or by calling 01473 356250 for an informal discussion regarding this role.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete an application by visiting our vacancies website (ce0492li.webitrent.com).

Closing date: 9am, 19 May 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 19 May 2025.

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

As females are currently underrepresented amongst our estates team, applications from women are particularly encouraged. All applications will be considered and selected without exception against the specific requirements of the role detailed in the person specification.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

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