Caretaker

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Royal Leamington Spa
Job Description:

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Leamington,

Are you practical, reliable and proud of maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children and staff? Do you enjoy solving problems, taking pride in your work and being part of a caring school community?

Start Date

1 August 2026

Option 1 – Employed Caretaker Role

  • 17.5 hours per week
  • Approximately £13.26 per hour
  • Typical responsibilities would include:
  • Unlocking the school site at approximately 7.00am
  • Locking and securing the school site at approximately 6.00–6.30pm
  • Carrying out statutory fire and water safety checks
  • General maintenance and repairs around the school site
  • Monitoring the condition, cleanliness and safety of the premises
  • Liaising with contractors where required

The working pattern would usually involve approximately 3.5 hours per day, split across morning and evening duties.

Option 2 – Flexible Self-Employed / Contractor Arrangement

  • Agreed locking-up evenings each week (for example, three evenings per week)
  • All maintenance, testing, repairs and caretaking tasks charged to the school at £25 per hour, based on the hours required each month to fulfil the role

This arrangement may particularly suit someone already working in site management, maintenance or property services who is looking for additional flexible work.

We are looking for someone who

  • Is reliable, honest and organised
  • Has good practical maintenance and DIY skills
  • Takes pride in maintaining high standards
  • Can work independently and use initiative
  • Understands the importance of safeguarding and health & safety
  • Will contribute positively to the caring ethos of our Catholic school community

St Joseph’s is a warm, welcoming and ambitious Catholic school where relationships matter and everyone is encouraged to flourish. Visitors often comment on our friendly atmosphere, happy children and strong sense of community.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. As part of our safer recruitment processes, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026