Caretaker - Full-time/Part-time

Kennington CE Academy, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2052-161S
• Posted:11/12/2025
• Pay:£24796 pro rota (approx. £13403 per annum)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to appoint a skilled Caretaker to work alongside the Site Manager at Kennington Junior Academy. This role involves supporting the Site Manager and Senior Leadership Team in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented school environment. There may also be opportunities to work across Kennington CE Academy and Downs View Infant School.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Strong communication skills and a sound understanding of health and safety requirements for public buildings are essential.

This is a permanent role for 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6:00am–10:00am (occasional weekend and/or afternoon work may be required, with time off in lieu). There is potential for additional hours, which can be discussed at interview, and may include work across Kennington CE Academy and Downs View Infant School.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

For more information about our school, please visit our website Home Page  You are welcome to arrange a visit—please contact the school office on 01233 623744 or email office@kennington.school

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

All applications should be submitted via Kent-Teach.

Information about the school

Kennington CE Academy is 3 form entry (12 classes) for Key stage 2 of 360 pupils, situated in North Ashford and serving a mixed community of children who are enthusiastic about learning and their school.

We have strong relationships with our feeder Infant school, Downs View and The Towers, our nearest high school. Our church school status has led us to develop close links with the local parish church. We are sponsored by Aquila, the Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk)

Kennington CE Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please visit our website at www.kenningon.school for further information.

Downs View is a two-form entry purpose built Infant School on the outskirts of Ashford. We have 186 children in our school. We enjoy an excellent partnership with other local schools and settings, including Kennington C of E Academy. In October 2023 we were graded Good overall by Ofsted with Outstanding n Early years, Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. We have extensive grounds which we utilise to maximise learning. We have embraced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) which is having a positive impact on play at playtimes and lunch times. We are part of a very proactive CATs collaboration where we benefit from working in partnership with fifteen other local schools in Ashford. We value play and child-initiated learning across our school which has resulted in high quality learning through play both inside and outside.

Please look at our website to find out more about our school, its values and ethos - www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Godsell
• Address:Upper Vicarage Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AG
• Telephone: (01233) 623744
• Email: office@kennington.school