How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Oakham Shires School, Rutland, LE15 6JB
Salary: £26,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks
Please note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Are you a hands-on and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe, efficient, and welcoming school environments? We’re looking for a skilled Caretaker to join our team and take responsibility for the daily upkeep, safety, and smooth running of our school premises.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our school by ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the Role
As our Caretaker, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties:
General Site Management
- Locking/unlocking the site
- Setting up spaces for school activities
- Supporting contractors and managing site deliveries
- Completing weekly vehicle and site checks
Repairs & Maintenance
- Carrying out minor repairs (plumbing, lighting, fixtures, etc.)
- Managing routine maintenance and emergency repairs
- Supporting refurbishment projects
- Liaising with contractors to ensure quality completion of works
Health & Safety
- Conducting routine safety checks and fire alarm tests
- Maintaining compliance records and completing risk assessments
- Monitoring and resolving hazards on site
Grounds & Housekeeping
- Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and accessible year-round
- Clearing drains, paths, and car parks (including during frost/snow)
- Inspecting play equipment
- Coordinating the movement of furniture and deliveries
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in general maintenance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- A positive, proactive attitude
- Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Basic plumbing or carpentry
- Trade qualifications
- Experience in a school or similar environment
About the school
Oakham Shires School is an Independent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.
Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
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