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The Whitehaven Academy · Whitehaven · Cumberland

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Site Team to provide effective maintenance, security and safe operation of the premises.

  • Hours of work: 37
  • Working pattern: Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 9.00pm (early or late shifts) and occasional weekends

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking individual who can maintain the expected maintenance and security standards in the school.

The successful candidate should

  • be enthusiastic, reliable, adaptable and highly motivated
  • have experience in DIY
  • have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively with the site team, educational professionals and young people
  • have a forward-looking approach with the drive, initiative and ability to respond quickly to situations as they arise in school

We can offer:

  • A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
  • Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
  • Excellent career and CPD opportunities
  • A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
  • Employee benefits package

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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About this school

The Whitehaven Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
810
Avg teacher salary
£41,163
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.4:1
Academy trust
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 8TY

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Salary
£25,989.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
1 June 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026

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