Caretaker

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council seeks a committed caretaker for a school site team, working 37 hours weekly. Responsibilities include daily school operations and flexibility for events outside regular hours. The role is vital for maintaining security and safety in the school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or a similar role preferred.
• Ability to work outside normal hours when required.
• Willingness to participate in health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school each day.
• Participate in the on-call team for emergencies.
• Support lettings and events on weekends.

Skills

Commitment

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking to recruit a committed caretaker to join our school site team, working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday all year round and working alongside our experienced site manager as part of a team. Hours to be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate but support is required with opening and closing of the school each day. Flexibility will be required to work outside of the Monday - Friday shift pattern as needed to support the lettings and ad-hoc schools events taking place during weekends. As part if the site team you will also be part of the on-call team for security and health and safety emergencies outside of the school hours.

Start Date: As soon as possible, pending pre-employment checks

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

About the role

We are looking to recruit a committed caretaker to join our school site team, working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday all year round and working alongside our experienced site manager as part of a team. Hours to be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate but support is required with opening and closing of the school each day. Flexibility will be required to work outside of the Monday - Friday shift pattern as needed to support the lettings and ad-hoc schools events taking place during weekends. As part if the site team you will also be part of the on-call team for security and health and safety emergencies outside of the school hours.

Closing Date:11:59pm, 12th July 2025

Interview Date:Interviews as suitable applications are received

How to Apply:If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration with your application.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.