Caretaker

Parkside Primary School A Proud Member of The Creative Learning Partnership Trust. Caretaker Grade 5 - 25 hours per week - Full Year, Permanent post Actual Salary based on 20 hours £17,840-£18,415 (Full-time equivalent salary would be £26,403-£27,254). Current hourly rate is £13.69-£14.13. Working Hours 6:45am to 11:45am Monday to Friday during term-time. School holiday hours can be more flexible. Please note: Annual leave would need to be taken in school holidays. Post Commencement: As soon as possible Parkside is a thriving one-and-a-half form entry primary school with a warm, inclusive ethos and a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on nurturing every child’s academic and personal development, preparing them for lifelong learning and success. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our hardworking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children, staff and visitors. Parkside is a busy and vibrant primary school, and we are looking for someone with excellent practical skills, a strong work ethic and a positive, flexible approach to school life.

The Role

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and compliant with all relevant health and safety requirements. You will take a lead role in premises management and will supervise the school's site and cleaning operations, including line management of a keyholder and the cleaning staff team.

Key responsibilities include:

Opening the school premises. Securing in the evening is done by the Keyholder. Managing site security, alarms and responding to out-of-hours call outs when required. Carrying out statutory premises checks and maintaining accurate compliance records. Using the school's compliance management software via an iPad to monitor and record health and safety requirements. Supervising and supporting the janitor and cleaning team, including monitoring standards and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements. Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and decorating tasks. Monitoring contractors working on site. Maintaining the school grounds, pathways and outdoor areas. Supporting the school's health and safety procedures and contributing to a safe environment for all. Contribute to the wider life of the school by promoting the school's values, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as directed by senior leaders.

Person Specification

Has experience of caretaking, site supervision, facilities management or building maintenance. A positive attitude, a great sense of humour and a genuine enjoyment of their work, with a willingness to contribute enthusiastically to all aspects of school life. Has experience of supervising or managing staff. Can carry out a range of practical repair and maintenance tasks. Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads effectively. Is confident using technology, including tablet-based software systems. Has a strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities. Can work independently and respond calmly to emergencies. Is committed to maintaining high standards and takes pride in their work. Has excellent communication skills and enjoys being part of a school community.

What We Offer

A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team with a strong sense of belonging. A deep understanding of the importance of work-life balance. A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life. Ongoing training and professional development. The opportunity to make a real difference to the learning environment of our pupils. An excellent well-being package including 24 hr GP access and an additional well-being day off which can be taken in term-time. A vibrant school community where every individual is valued and celebrated. To apply, please complete the online application form at https://mynewterm.com/ We can't wait to welcome you to Team Parkside! Parkside Primary School - A Proud Member of the Creative Learning Partnership Trust. Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 5pm Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th November 2026 Applications to be submitted via the My New Term website. Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026 Parkside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. The DfE have recommended that schools now consider undertaking online searches on all shortlisted candidates. The Creative Learning Partnership Trust is following this recommendation and, as such, should you be shortlisted on-line searches will be conducted accordingly. The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data by Insight HR Ltd (a third party organisation). This ensures that the Trust meets their legal obligations and minimises risk of any bias being formed in the recruitment process.