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Duties will be carried out on a split shift from 7am to 10am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm
Establishment Name and Location:
Brockhurst Primary School, Avery Lane, Gosport
Closing Date:
01/06/2026
Job Category:
Support
Local Authority:
Hampshire
Phase of Education:
Primary
Job Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly school as our caretaker. We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, enthusiastic person who is committed to keeping children and staff safe and who will be as passionate as us about the presentation of our school. Safeguarding staff and children will be a key feature of the role.
Duties will be carried out on a split shift from 7am to 10am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm.
The role will include maintaining clean, safe premises including the school building and grounds. This will entail preventative maintenance and repair work, promoting health and safety (e.g as Fire Safety Officer), undertake statutory checks (e.g. legionella testing, fire alarm testing), COSHH responsibilty, managing the cleaning team and cleaning as required. The Caretaker will also be the main key holder with responsibility for school security.
The successful candidate will:
- be skilled in routine building maintenance – have basic DIY skills including plumbing, painting and carpentry
- have some experience, or knowledge, of Health and Safety in the workplace
- be able to lead and manage the cleaning team
- be flexible, able to prioritise workload and to work under own initiative
- be able to use IT to support the role e.g. emails, Microsoft word, spreadsheets
- be organised and diligent ensuring statutory checks are completed on time and accurately
Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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