Assistant Caretaker (Rudston Primary School)

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Caretaker to support the maintenance of their school site. This part-time role involves working closely with the Site Manager and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a commitment to safeguarding children, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational environment while ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Good levels of literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in maintaining all aspects of the school site.
• Cover the Site Manager's annual leave and work additional hours as needed.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Computer Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Assistant Caretaker

Job Title: Assistant Caretaker
Employer: Rudston Primary School
Job Type: Facilities
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 460
Grade: Grade 3, Scale Points 5 to 9
Actual Salary: £10,625 to £11,318.90
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025

About the School
Rudston Primary School is a school maintained by the Local Authority and is situated in the heart of the Childwall community. The school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted in it's latest inspection. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

About the Role
We are looking to recruit a reliable, professional and hardworking individual to support the Site Manager in maintaining all aspects of the school site. The successful candidate will also be required to cover the Site Managers annual leave and work additional hours on these days when necessary (please see job description for further information). They will work under the direction of the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Site Manager

Personal Qualities
Good levels of literacy, numeracy and computer skills. Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality. The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. A positive attitude, demonstrating flexibility and good-humour. Experience of working in a school environment would be beneficial but not essential. Any experience or qualifications in a skilled trade such as joinery or plumbing (for example) would also be welcomed. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to Apply
Please complete an application form and return it no later than Midday on Monday 2nd June 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Friday 6th June 2025. All queries and completed forms should be returned to Helen McLinden, School Business and Operations Manager at [e-mail] . CV's will not be accepted. Please visit the school website for further information including all relevant school and safeguarding policies. https://rudstonprimary.co.uk/policies/

Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025
Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document

Child Protection Policy: Download Document
Safer Working Practices/Code of Conduct: Download Document
Guidance for completing the application form: Download Document

Contact Details
Rudston Primary School
Rudston Road
Childwall
L16 4PQ

Contact Name: Helen McLinden
Contact Telephone: [phone]
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: https://rudstonprimary.co.uk/
NOR: 460