Caretaker

The Raise Academy – Caretaker (Part-time 25 hours per week)

Location: Halton (Widnes)

Salary: £24,826.00-£25,916.00 pro rata (actual salary starting from £16,775.00)

Closing date: 28.09.2026

Start Date: as soon as possible.

The Raise Academy specialises in social, emotional and mental-health and supporting pupils aged 11-16.

With recent changes to the school structure and our continued growth and expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a part-time Caretaker. Working alongside our current Caretaker, this role will provide additional support in maintaining our facilities, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for staff and students, and helping the school operate effectively as we continue to develop and grow.

Key Priorities;

• Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.
• Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.
• Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.
• Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.
• Porterage around the school site/s.
• Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via our online Every Portal at the following link.

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The YES Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS to confirm their suitability to work with children.