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Caretaker and Site Support (Sittingbourne) - Part-time

ALP Schools

  • Ref:KCC-F115-56-T
  • Posted:08/01/2026
  • Pay:£27,800. (2 days - £11,120, £16,680 3 days)
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:16/01/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Caretaker and Site Support (Part-Time)

Location: ALP Sittingbourne, 60 Bell Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 4HE
Salary: £27,800 FTE

About the Role

ALP Sittingbourne is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker and Site Support to take responsibility for the maintenance, compliance, and health and safety of our school site. This is a key role ensuring the school environment is safe, compliant, clean, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The role also includes wider site and operational support, which may involve assisting with learners and driving school vehicles when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the school buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard

  • Support and monitor health & safety and statutory compliance across the site

  • Carry out repairs, maintenance, inspections, and routine checks

  • Coordinate and supervise contractors and external services

  • Monitor cleaning standards and ensure a safe, welcoming learning environment

  • Maintain compliance records and support fire, health & safety, and risk assessments

  • Support school operations, including occasional learner support and driving duties

About You

You will be practical, organised, and safety-conscious, with experience in caretaking, facilities, or site management. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements, be able to work independently, and communicate effectively with staff and contractors. A flexible approach and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Safeguarding and Equality

ALP Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities.

Interested candidates are requested to apply online or by email - david.cowell@alpschools.org. To download the application form please visit www.alpschools.org and email all completed applications.

 

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning…

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.