Caretaker – St. Leonard’s Primary School

Term time plus 4 weeks

Part time, permanent contract

The school is open to discussion around splitting the post into two roles should applicants only wish for part of the role – morning or afternoon hours only.

Required From 1st September 2026

St. Leonard’s Primary School is offering the opportunity for a highly motivated, hard‑working and enthusiastic caretaker to join our team.

20 hours per week

Pro rata approximately, £13,277 – £13,705 (subject to the National Joint Council (NJC) pay award from April 2026, pending agreement)

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of school caretaking, or a similar and relevant role.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to understand and apply regulations around Health and Safety, including carrying out and recording compliance checks.
• Be friendly and approachable, flexible, resilient and hard‑working.
• Be prepared to participate in all aspects of St. Leonard’s school life.

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 typically involve approximately 4 hours per day, split across morning and evening duties with 4-weeks of work carried out during school holidays.

St. Leonard’s offers:

• Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school; are well‑behaved and eager to learn.
• A welcoming, dedicated, hardworking and supportive team of teaching, support and office staff.
• A supportive and well‑organised governing body.
• Parents who value the school.
• A commitment to your continued professional development and progress within your role.

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