Assistant Caretaker (Jesse Street site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Caretaker at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy, based at our Jesse Street site in Thornton, Bradford, BD8.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school site is safe, secure, and well maintained at all times and will support the day-to-day running of the premises, including assisting with maintenance tasks, health and safety checks, security of the site, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role will involve working collaboratively with the wider site team to respond to maintenance issues, carry out routine inspections, support with setting up spaces for school activities, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. The role will also entail helping to maintain the security of the site, including opening and closing procedures, and responding to any on-site concerns as they arise.

About our School

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy supports secondary-aged young people across Bradford who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education or require additional support to re-engage with learning. The Academy operates across a number of sites within the city of Bradford, working collaboratively to provide a flexible and personalised approach that meets the individual needs of each pupil.

We are committed to providing a safe, caring and structured environment where pupils can develop both academically and socially. Our curriculum is designed not only to support academic progress, but also to address social, emotional and mental health needs, helping pupils to rebuild confidence, improve behaviour, and achieve positive outcomes for their future.

At Bradford AP Academy, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships, high expectations, and inclusive approach. Our dedicated staff work closely together to ensure pupils feel supported, valued, and able to succeed in a calm and nurturing setting.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Bradford AP Academy - Contact Us.

The successful candidate will:

• Undertake or arrange repairs/maintenance as instructed by the Site Manager
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school building and grounds
• Support with opening and locking the school premises
• Monitor and replenish stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies
• Ensure the site is clean, safe and hazard free for pupils and staff, reporting any issues to the Site Manager
• Be a team player with a practical, hands-on approach

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Richard Bottomley on 01274 518 931 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.