Caretaker

Description:

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Job Title:  Caretaker
Location:  Longdon Park School, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU
Hours:       40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 4.30pm
Salary:      £27,560 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | 52 weeks
Start:         October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Longdon Park School, no two days are the same. We're looking for a dedicated and practical Caretaker to become an essential part of our school community, helping to create a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment where our students can learn, grow and succeed.

This is far more than a maintenance role. You'll be a valued member of our team, playing a key part in ensuring our specialist school remains a place where students with Autism and additional needs feel secure, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in solving problems, and want a role where your efforts are genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

Maintaining the school site, buildings and grounds to a high standard

Carrying out repairs, maintenance and general DIY tasks

Completing health & safety checks and supporting site compliance

Opening, securing and monitoring the school premises

Supporting site improvement and development projects

Ensuring learning environments remain safe, clean and ready for each day

What you'll bring

Experienced in maintenance, caretaking, building services or DIY work

Practical, proactive and able to work independently

Organised with a strong eye for detail

Committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment

Reliable, flexible and willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks

Driving licence required

Experience within a school, education or specialist setting would be beneficial, but it's your positive attitude, practical skills and commitment to excellence that will make you successful in this role.

About Us

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015 and is a co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that may challenge, primarily associated with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

We operate across two specialist sites to provide age-appropriate learning environments: Egginton supporting students aged 7–14 and Branston Burton upon Trent supporting young people aged 14–18.

Our therapeutic, supportive and inclusive approach enables every student to develop confidence, independence and resilience. We help our young people understand the impact of their actions, make positive choices and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

We are committed to raising achievement by delivering a personalised, engaging curriculum tailored to each student's individual strengths, interests and aspirations. Our priority is to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve positive outcomes and make a successful transition into further education, employment or adult life.

Please note that Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport, so applicants should consider this when applying.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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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