Assistant Caretaker

Assistant Caretaker

Bloxwich Academy - Secondary, Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, WS2 7NR

Bloxwich Academy Primary - Bloxwich Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7JT

37 Hours | Monday to Friday | All Year Round | Shift Pattern Work | Working Across Both Sites

Salary: £25,315 Start Date: September 2026

The role:

Bloxwich Academy are seeking to appoint an Assistant Caretaker to support the Site team across both Bloxwich Academy Primary and Secondary sites.

The role will include ensuring the security, cleanliness, maintenance and safety of the premises, building facilities, and the wider site. The successful candidate will be required to complete tasks such as portage duties, moving furniture and equipment around the school and opening and closing the school site.

About you:

To be successful for the role, the candidate will have the below experience and skills:

• Able to complete all physical requirements of the role e.g. lifting furniture, standing for long period of times;
• Be an effective team worker;
• Have a friendly, professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and a commitment to providing a quality service;
• Able to solve problems and respond to unforeseen circumstances e.g. hazards, accidents.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for a detailed list of duties and requirements.

About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please visit our recruitment website www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/  

You may also wish to contact the Hub Manger Mr S McBride [email removed] to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself

Application Deadline: 16th August 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.