Caretaker

Caretakers at Chellaston Academy play a vital role in ensuring the school remains safe, secure, and well‑maintained, providing an environment where students and staff can thrive. As key members of the site team, they support the day‑to‑day operations of the school by maintaining site security, carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, overseeing cleaning standards, and handling deliveries and porterage tasks. The role also includes supporting the smooth running of school activities by setting up rooms, monitoring building systems such as heating and alarms, and assisting with any operational needs that arise across the premises. Through their commitment, reliability, and practical skills, caretakers help create a positive, well‑organised, and functional learning environment for the whole school community.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment. The ideal candidate will have practical, hands‑on skills in general maintenance, basic repairs, and site upkeep, along with the ability to manage daily tasks independently and respond proactively to the needs of the school. Strong organisational skills, good communication, and a flexible approach to working patterns, absence cover are essential to supporting the smooth running of the site team. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a commitment to high standards, excellent attention to detail, and a positive, solution‑focused attitude. Above all, the successful candidate will share our dedication to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff, contributing to the wider ethos and values of Tapestry Learning Partnership.

About Chellaston Academy
At Chellaston Academy, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.

While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents.

Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.

Chellaston Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion shapes everything we do.
• Children feel safe, happy and supported.
• High expectations drive achievement for all.
• Relationships between staff and students are strong, respectful and built on trust.
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues genuinely enjoy being part of our community.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing