Caretaker - Full-time

The Royal Harbour Academy, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-5468-295S
• Posted:01/07/2025
• Pay:CAT Grade 4 £24425 (increasing Sept 25)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:ASAP

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We are looking to appoint a vibrant and enthusiastic member of staff with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for security of the school site, maintenance, cleanliness of the site, heating, health & safety, general day-to-day running of the school and help in preparing for events and exams setting up. The successful candidate is required to hold a valid driver’s licence as they would be required to travel to one of our other sites from time-to-time and also may be required to drive the school mini bus (proof of driving licence will be required during the recruitment process). Experience of a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for someone with the right skills. 

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week, shift times vary (between 5am &  21:00 and varied days of the week including some weekends).  You would need to be physically fit and be able to work at heights.

This key role has many aspects but will include the following:

• Site security and safety
• Out of hours key holder
• Locking and unlocking
• General property and site maintenance including redecoration.
• Taking pride in maintaining our school site both internally and externally to a very high standard
• Health and Safety, compliance keeping accurate health & safety records
• Cleaning
• Grounds maintenance
• Operate the school's online maintenance system
• Driving the school mini bus
• Porterage services

Additional benefits include:

Being part of a highly successful Trust

Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice

Cycle to Work & Technology Scheme

Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts

Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01843 852500 or via email to lee@rha.kent.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. 

The Royal Harbour Academy is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Information about the school

The Royal Harbour Academy is proud to be part of the Coastal Academies Trust (https://www.coastalacademiestrust.co.uk/) a local multi-academy trust of three other secondary schools and a large primary school. The Royal Harbour Academy has two large sites located on the Kent coast, with a sunny climate and affordable housing, yet only 50 minutes by train from central London. We are a mixed, non-selective 11-18 foundation school of more than 900 students.

The school is arranged over the split site with Years 7 and 8 on our Newlands Lane premises and Year 9 along with Key Stages 4 and 5 at our Marlowe Way premises.

We are an International Baccalaureate Organisation World School and run International Baccalaureate programmes for our 6th Form and Key Stage 3 students. Our Lower Site broadly follows a primary school structure with students having fewer teachers and a strong focus on literacy and numeracy progression.

The school is making tremendous progress and it is an exciting time to join our team. Our most recent Ofsted inspection gave glowing praise about the school, judging behaviour, personal development and the 6th Form as good.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Chelle Pollard
• Address:Marlowe Way, Newington, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NB
• Telephone: 01843 572500
• Email: lee@rha.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Caretaker Job Description