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Assistant Caretaker / Grounds Person - Full-time

The Wyvern School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-7069-240S
  • Posted:20/07/2026
  • Pay:KSB - £26,822 FTE
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:16/09/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who takes pride in their work and understands the important role that a safe, clean and well maintained environment plays in supporting our pupils' learning and wellbeing.
 
You will work as part of our Site Team, you will assist in the day to day maintenance, cleaning, security and operation of our school buildings and extensive grounds.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting the maintenance, and upkeep of school buildings and grounds
  • Assisting contractors working on site
  • Carrying out cleaning and porterage duties
  • Responding to minor repairs and maintenance tasks
  • Reporting Health and Safety concerns and helping maintain a safe environment
  • Assisting with site security, unlocking and locking procedures
  • Supporting the management of our grounds maintenance contract and undertaking minor grounds work
Situated on over 18 acres, Wyvern School benefits from extensive outdoor spaces, making this a varied role with a mix of indoor and outdoor responsibilities.
 
What We Offer
  • Permanent, all year-round contract
  • 30 hours per week - part time will be considered 
  • Monday to Friday, 12:00pm – 6:30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
  • 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Training and development opportunities
  • The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs
If you are hardworking, take pride in maintaining high standards, and would like to contribute to a school community that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the school

The Wyvern School is a large, dynamic, forward-looking school, with the aim of helping to shape best practice for pupils with complex needs. The school caters for 370 pupils with severe, profound and complex needs including autism.

If you want to play a part in making a difference to the lives of children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!

The Wyvern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For all positions where a criminal record check is identified as necessary, an application for a DBS check will be made in the event of the individual being offered the position. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our school website for our policy on ex-offenders.

For further details on the schools Child Protection policy, please see our school website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025, as part of the shortlisting process the school reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. Any relevant information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children will be discussed with the applicant.

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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.