Caretaker

St John the Evangelist Church School; England; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A community primary school in Clevedon seeks a dedicated caretaker to ensure the security, safety, and maintenance of its premises. Responsibilities include basic DIY tasks, regular safety checks, and supporting the cleaning team. The ideal candidate should be proactive and possess good problem-solving skills. Benefit from a supportive working environment with strong community links and opportunities for development. Apply to join this friendly team!

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sickness and parental benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work independently.
• A desire to create a safe and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site security by locking and unlocking the school.
• Conduct regular checks of fire alarms and emergency exits.
• Support the cleaning team and maintain outdoor areas.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Hands-on and proactive

Job description

School Caretaker

10 hours per week

Term time including insets plus 2 weeks in the school holidays

Permanent

JG3 SCP 5-6

£25,583 - £25,989 FTE

£6,391.47 - £6,492.90 Actual Salary per annum

The pupils, staff and governors of St John the Evangelist Church School are looking to appoint a caretaker to join our friendly and dynamic team. St John’s is a 259 place primary school in Clevedon. The school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2025 where they stated that we have maintained the previous standards judged ‘good’.

The role

As a caretaker, you will carry out a range of duties to contribute to the security, safety and maintenance of the school premises including the following:

• Site security – unlocking and locking the school and setting alarms.
• Maintenance & repairs – carrying out basic DIY tasks keeping the school safe and operational.
• Health & safety – regular checks of fire alarms, emergency exits and playground equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Cleaning & grounds – supporting the cleaning team, tidying outdoor areas, gritting paths in winter and making sure the school looks its best.
• Event support – setting up for occasional school events taking place in the evenings.

We are looking for

• Someone hands‑on, proactive and able to work independently.
• Good problem‑solving skills and a practical mindset.
• An effective communicator.
• A desire to create a safe and welcoming environment for children, staff and families.

The school is able to offer

• The opportunity to work with a friendly, helpful environment.
• Work with an experienced and dedicated school team.
• A caring and innovative environment.
• Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church, local community and work in partnership with parents.

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment by contacting the school office.

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include: a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre‑employment checks.

Closing date: 6th January 2026

Interview date: 15th January 2026

This post will commence: 23rd February 2026

Please complete an application form on our website.

Safeguarding Statement

St John The Evangelist Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.