Caretaker

Varndean School; Lewes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lewes is seeking an enthusiastic caretaker to join its Facilities Management team. This role requires covering weekdays and evenings, supervising a cleaning team, and ensuring the school remains clean and compliant with health and safety standards. The position offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to take on various maintenance jobs. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a completed application form and cover letter to the Director of Finance & Operations.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, committed, and flexible caretaker.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a team of cleaners.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cover weekdays and evenings, locking the school and managing lettings.
• Complete small maintenance jobs and keep the school clean.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job description

Caretaker - Level B NJC Grade 4a

Hours: 37 hours per week working from 2pm to 9.30/9.00pm Monday to Friday

52 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 4a, Point 9 to 10 £27,254 to £27,694

Varndean School requires an enthusiastic, committed and flexible caretaker to join the busy and productive Facilities Management area.

This team is at the heart of the school’s activities and operates daily from 7am-9.30pm with a variety of external activities taking place at the school in the evening and on Saturdays. This position is to cover weekdays and evenings, between 2.00pm and 9.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and 2.00pm and 9.00pm (Friday) to include locking the school and looking after lettings. The option to change to day time shifts may be available during periods of school holidays.

Flexibility will be required, however, to cover the wider shift pattern during periods of staff absence & holiday periods.

This position is varied and every day is different, staff members work as a team to complete small maintenance jobs as well as keeping the school clean and tidy and compliant with all Health and Safety regulations. As part of this role you will also be required to supervise and coordinate our team of cleaners.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter, to Lynn Hill, Director of Finance & Operations, Varndean School. Email: [e-mail]

The closing date is 9am on Friday 22nd August 2025. The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before this date if appropriate.

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

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.