Caretaker

St Marks; Hadlow Down; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Marks is seeking an energetic Caretaker to keep the Hadlow Down school grounds and buildings in good order and secure. You will be responsible for routine maintenance, basic repairs and helping ensure a welcoming, well-kept environment for pupils and staff.

The role includes health and safety checks, working with the Head of School and School Business Manager, and liaising with contractors. Training in COSHH and safety will be provided, and the timing may suit candidates with other

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school premises are neat and tidy.
• Liaise with contractors and advise when major repairs are needed.
• Carry out daily and weekly health and safety checks and records.
• Undertake routine maintenance and basic DIY tasks.

Job description

If you are looking for a post where you can make a difference and work with a positive, welcoming group of people, then please consider joining our school. We are looking for an enthusiastic Caretaker who takes pride in their work. The post holder be responsible for the tidiness of the grounds, maintenance and security of the school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate some understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH (full training will be provided), the ability to identify work priorities as well as being be able to undertake routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks (School experience is not required). Some literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are desirable to meet the record keeping requirements of the post.

The post holder should be able to act on their own initiative working with the Head of School and School Business Manager to ensure the security and safety of the school premises and grounds. The times are negotiable and may therefore suit a candidate who has other commitments.

Duties will include; ensuring the school premises is neat and tidy, liaising with contractors, advising when large repairs are needed, carrying out small maintenance repairs and completing daily, weekly and periodic health and safety checks and records.

We are a half-form entry Church of England Primary School based in the village of Hadlow Down. We are federated with the Sussex Spires Federation alongside All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School and Herstmonceux CE Primary School. We have a strong working relationship where we share good practice, experiences and support one another.

For an application pack, please visit www.st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk and look under ‘Key information’, or contact the school office on 01825 830375.