Caretaker

Vacancy Summary

Caretaker

Salary: Grade C/D SCP 4-6 £25,614 - £26-847 FTE (Actual Salary £17,306 - £18,139)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Patterns: Part-Time

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, All year around. 7.00am - 12pm Monday to Friday 

Vacancy Information

Greatwood Community Primary & Nursery School is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and committed Caretaker to join our friendly site team. who is a reliable and enthusiastic to join our Facilities Team. The successful candidate will support the efficient operation of the school site, ensuring it remains safe, secure, clean and well-maintained at all times. This is an important role that helps provide a positive and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Duties will include (although this list is not exhaustive):

• Opening and securing the school site in accordance with school procedures.
• Carrying out routine inspections of the school buildings and grounds to ensure they are safe, secure and well-maintained.
• Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance tasks and general caretaking duties across the site.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, defects and health and safety concerns.
• Supporting the cleanliness and presentation of the school buildings and external areas.
• Assisting with health and safety checks, including fire safety and security inspections.
• Setting up rooms, furniture and equipment for meetings, events, examinations and school activities.
• Monitoring contractors on site and ensuring compliance with school procedures.
• Assisting with the management of site security, including responding to alarms and emergencies where required.
• Ensuring pathways, entrances and outdoor areas are kept safe and accessible.
• Monitoring stock levels of site supplies and reporting replenishment requirements
• Working flexibly to support the operational needs of the school and undertaking other duties appropriate to the role.

We can offer a commitment to your professional development, the opportunity to work in partnership with colleagues from primary and secondary schools across the MAT, and the chance to be a part of something truly special.

To apply please use this link: https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=2ad02615-3d8b-43b1-ae21-6cf6e4434f9c

If you have any questions, please email the recruitment team recruitment@nsat.org.uk

Application Deadline: Sunday, 27th September 2026

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.