Be the Heart of Our School!
Are you someone who takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy hands-on work, being outdoors, and making a real difference? If so, we’d love you to join our warm and friendly primary school as our School Caretaker.
Set in beautiful grounds, our school is a place where children can learn, play, and thrive. We’re looking for someone who will care for our buildings and green spaces as much as we do – helping keep everything safe, tidy, and looking its best.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Taking pride in the presentation of our school ; looking after our school buildings and outdoor areas, including playgrounds and green spaces
- Carrying out minor repairs, general maintenance, and DIY jobs
- Opening and locking up the school each day
- Keeping paths clear and the grounds safe in all seasons
- Supporting staff with practical tasks and helping maintain a calm, orderly site
- Making sure the school is compliant with legal and regulatory standards related to buildings and health and safety.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Someone hands-on, friendly, and proactive, with a good eye for detail
- Basic knowledge of maintenance, DIY or caretaking (training provided)
- Someone who is physically able to carry out manual handling tasks and cleaning duties
- A reliable team player who enjoys being part of a caring school community
- Someone who appreciates nature and enjoys spending time outdoors in all weathers
- Someone who presents themselves in a professional and positive manner as you will be highly visible around the school and are expected to be a good role model and representative of the school community
In Return, We Offer:
- A welcoming, supportive school team and leadership
- Beautiful, peaceful grounds to work in every day
- Stable hours, generous holiday entitlement, and a Local Government Pension
- Ongoing training and support in your role
- The satisfaction of knowing your work helps children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn
This role is a permanent position, working 6 hours per day (07.00-10.00 and 15.00-18.00 ), all year round.
Badbury Park Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), disqualification declaration, medical check and proof of right to work in the UK. References will be called and checked prior to interview (if you do not wish us to call references prior to interview please make this clear on your application). Proof of qualifications will be required and failure to disclose any other required information may render applicants liable to disqualification or dismissal if appointed, were the failure to come to light. Therefore it is imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this safeguarding commitment.