Caretaker

Post Title: Caretaker

Responsible to: Office Manager

Location: Sacred Heart Primary School

Salary: Grade 3 scp 4 6 Actual Salary £25,583- £25,989

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Start date: Asap

Closing date: 1^st March 2026

Sacred Heart RC primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, reliable and self-motivated Caretaker to play a vital role in maintaining our school site and ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running, security and maintenance of the school premises and grounds. This is an important position within the school, requiring someone who takes genuine pride in their work and in the appearance and upkeep of the building and outdoor areas.

The postholder will work a split shift on a rotational basis: 07:0010:30 and 14:0018:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 14:0017:30 (Friday). You will act as a key holder for the premises. Some flexibility will be required to accommodate school events, meetings and holiday cover.

You will be expected to plan and carry out repairs and general maintenance to a high standard, working proactively and on your own initiative. The role includes porterage, minor repairs, routine maintenance, health and safety checks, ordering cleaning supplies and site consumables, and liaising with external contractors to arrange and oversee repairs and statutory servicing.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for using the school’s compliance management system (Impero Compliance / iAM Compliant) to monitor, record and track statutory checks, ensuring the school remains fully compliant with health and safety legislation and safeguarding requirements. Some cleaning duties will also form part of the role. Previous experience in site management, maintenance or building trades would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be hardworking, dependable and able to interact positively with children, families, staff and visitors
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and statutory compliance
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including contractors and suppliers
• Prioritise tasks and manage workload efficiently
• Remain assertive, confident and level-headed when dealing with people at all levels
• Work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
• Be organised, methodical and able to meet deadlines
• Possess good basic IT skills and be confident using compliance systems
• A willingness to be an active part of school life
• Be comfortable working in a school environment alongside children
• Respect and support the Catholic ethos of the school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Sacred Heart RC 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.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=3805361XrC

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 2^nd March 2026

Interview date: 5^th March 2026

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*