Caretaker & Maintenance Worker (The Cavendish School)

Hours of work: 37 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 6 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Cavendish School

Eldon Road

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cavendish.cet.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

CARETAKER & MAINTENANCE WORKER

Single Status Grade 4 Points 9-10 (£25,185 - £25,583) + £895 allowance

37 hours per week, full time (52 weeks a year)

Permanent contract, paid annual leave

Closing date: 9am Monday 6 July 2026

Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026

Starting date: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and practical Caretaker & Maintenance Worker as part of our Trust’s Site Team. This position will be based at Cavendish School, Eastbourne.

You will play a vital role in keeping our premises safe, secure, clean and fully operational for pupils and staff. The role will be to provide an effective caretaking service and you will need to demonstrate high quality premises maintenance skills. The duties are varied and include;

● site security; opening and locking up the buildings, setting alarms, and conducting regular building checks

● maintenance; including repairs, decorating and supporting the work of contractors

● health and safety compliance; performing regular checks e.g. meter reading, fire alarms.

You will be part of a committed, friendly and supportive staff team where your work is valued and appreciated. Support and training will be provided. If you want to make a difference where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours; currently this role will complete the early shift (6.30am to 2.30pm Mon-Thurs, 6.30am to 2pm on Fri) but could be subject to a rota change at a future date.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email [email protected]

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.