Caretaker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hempstalls is looking to appoint a skilled caretaker to support the effective operation of the school. The role involves routine cleaning, maintaining security, and performing minor repairs. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and caretaking along with a commitment to health and safety practices. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team. Interested applicants should apply by 23rd January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to engage with children

Commitment to staff development

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• Experience in cleaning and caretaking roles is an advantage.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine cleaning and caretaking tasks for the school.
• Maintain the security and appearance of the school premises.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Basic repair skills

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

10 hours per week whole year

Required As soon as possible

The Head Teacher and governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and well-motivated practitioner to join our hard working and committed team.

Job Purpose

To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide routine cleaning and/or caretaking tasks to support the effective operation of the school.

To provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the school, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards, and that heating systems operate at optimum efficiency.

Security, Safety & Compliance

• Unlock and secure premises at agreed times and maintain the key(s) in their possession for emergency call-out.
• Secure the premises out of hours in the case of school events / polling etc. Attend to out of hours call outs, liaising with the alarm control centre accordingly.
• Check that the heating and lighting systems are operating satisfactorily and checking their efficiency with regard to energy conservation.
• To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, making adjustments as necessary, and report defects and malfunctions to designated member of the Senior Leadership Team and the FM provider.
• Ensure that premises are in a safe, tidy and satisfactory condition prior to use.
• Maintain vigilance for Health and Safety concerns in and around the building including checking outside area for animal excrement, broken glass etc. and disposing appropriately.
• To clean light fittings, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices.
• Remedial action for example boarding up broken windows.
• Reglazing small internal windows. May be required to assist with fire evacuation procedures.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Dispose of such waste materials arising from the use of the premises as are not covered by alternative arrangements.
• To dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner, ensuring that it is available for collection as required.
• On occasion replace such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels, etc.
• Clean designated areas not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. outside areas, car parks, drains, gullies, boiler house, stores etc. to ensure that they are free of litter / debris / animal excrement.
• This may include cleaning up after contractors during school closure periods.
• To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required.
• Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.
• Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting).

Minor Repairs

• Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work and internal decoration and maintenance, e.g. replacing door handles, replacing light bulbs/plugs with appropriate training.

Painting and Decorating

• To undertake repairs, projects and redecoration tasks as appropriate.

Joinery

• Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks. Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches. Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards. Advice, and/or undertake, where appropriate renovation projects.

Plumbing

• Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and rewashering of taps. Stopping leaks

Tasks / Resources / Organisation

• General moving and collection activities as required including setting up and clearing away furniture and stage blocks. Construction of flat packed furniture.
• To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric) and monitor any work being carried out.
• To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team and the FM provider.
• Report minor faults on site to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team and FM provider.
• Logging jobs with the FM provider.
• Maintain appropriate records including the fire alarm book.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive)

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.

Health and Safety

The postholder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufactures are adhered to.

At Goldenhill Primary Academy we can offer:

• Children who delight in learning
• Friendly and supportive staff, parents and governors
• An academy committed to inspiring a lifetime of learning

Applications to be addressed to: Mrs S Sharman and to be received by 23rd January 2026 at 12pm

Applicants are required to complete an application form, CVs will not be accepted.

For further details and to request an application form please email [e-mail]

Visits to the Academy are strongly encouraged prior to application, to arrange please call the school office on 01782 235790

Deadline for applications: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026

Goldenhill Primary is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration and be subject to references and online social media checks. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/