Caretaker

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Caretaker
Hours: 18.75 per week
Position type: Temporary
Length of contract: Fixed Term up to 31st March 2026
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £14,505 - £15,233

Vacancy Information

The Governing Body of Littletown Junior Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious, highly motivated and capable Caretaker who will have a key role in the maintenance and development of our school. We are looking for someone with a good range of skills and school caretaking experience including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors are able to work in a welcoming, clean and safe environment.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A hard working and reliable individual who will play a key part in maintaining and improving our school environment and who will have a sense of pride in their role and in our school
• Able to maintain high standards of workmanship within the school and be competent and confident in carrying out building maintenance work i.e. minor plumbing, repairs, joinery etc. in an efficient and safe manner to a high standard
• Able to organise and prioritise work effectively
• Aware of health and safety requirements and be able to identify any health and safety risks and deal with them accordingly
• Able to work on their own initiative and be proactive
• Have experience of supervising staff and working with contractors

You will need to:

• Have practical experience that will enable you to fix and mend as required
• Be able to carry out a wide range of physical tasks that will include lifting and carrying, working at heights etc
• Be enthusiastic and helpful towards staff and children
• Be open to training that will enable you to fulfil the role
• Have an understanding of H.A.S.A.W and C.O.S.H.H

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. 

Please contact school via email office@littletownschool.com or by calling 01274 878136 to arrange a visit.  If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website at www.littletownschool.org.uk

Application forms and job descriptions can be requested by emailing: office@littletownschool.com
Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher Mrs C Howarth at the school.

Applications may be posted or emailed to office@littletownschool.com

Closing Date: 9am, 10th March 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.